A military court in southern Russia sentenced a Ukrainian, who has received Russian citizenship, on charges of attempting to poison young graduates of a Military School of Ikarus at the command of the Ukrainian services. Since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, “sabotage” or “espionage” cases in favor of Kiev have increased rapidly in Russia. The trials are almost always in camera. Jigor Semenov, 34, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate young pilots. He allegedly put poisoned in the sweets and drinks they were going to consume at the celebration of their studies in 2023. As he was confronted with the charges of “ultimate betrayal” and “terrorism”, he was sentenced to 27 years in prison. According to prosecutors, Semenov, who disagreed with the Russian attack on Ukraine, was recruited by special Ukrainian services in early 2023. Poisoned foods were delivered to graduates but the plan failed because participants at the celebration […]
Source: News Beast
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