Russian soldier jailed for life in first war crimes trial of Ukraine struggle
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Case was first war crimes trial of Russian invasionTank commander Vadim Shishimarin entered a guilty pleaRussia denies targeting civilians
KYIV, Could 23 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court docket sentenced a Russian soldier to life in jail on Monday for killing an unarmed civilian within the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's invasion.
Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old tank commander, had pleaded guilty to killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov within the northeastern Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on Feb. 28, four days after the invasion. learn extra
Choose Serhiy Agafonov mentioned Shishimarin, carrying out a "legal order" by a soldier of higher rank, had fired several pictures on the sufferer's head from an automated weapon. learn extra
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"On condition that the crime dedicated is a criminal offense towards peace, security, humanity and the international authorized order ... the court doesn't see the potential for imposing a (shorter) sentence," he mentioned.
Shishimarin, sporting a blue and gray hooded sweatshirt, watched proceedings silently from a bolstered glass field in the courtroom and confirmed no emotion as the verdict was learn out. He stood with head bowed, listening to a translator.
Shishmarin's lawyer, Viktor Ovsyannikov, said he was not shocked by the sentence as a result of there had been "sure strain from society" and mentioned he would launch a authorized appeal.
The trial, which started only last week, has large symbolic significance for Ukraine and a global lawyer informed Reuters it may very well be the primary of many. learn more
Kyiv has accused Russia of atrocities and brutality against civilians in the course of the invasion and stated it has identified greater than 10,000 potential war crimes. Russia has denied targeting civilians or involvement in war crimes whereas it carries out what it calls a "particular navy operation" in Ukraine.
Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, suspected of violations of the legal guidelines and norms of battle, stands inside a cage throughout a court listening to, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine Could 23, 2022. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi
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The Kremlin did not immediately comment on the verdict. It has previously stated that it has no details about the trial and that the absence of a diplomatic mission in Ukraine limits its capability to offer help.
BAR SET 'VERY HIGH'Ukrainian state prosecutors said Shishimarin and 4 other Russian servicemen stole a car to flee after their column was focused by Ukrainian forces.
After driving into Chupakhivka, the troopers saw Shelipov driving a bicycle and talking on his cellphone. Shishimarin was ordered to kill Shelipov to stop him reporting on their location, the prosecutors said.
In courtroom last week, Shishimarin acknowledged he was guilty and asked the victim's widow to forgive him.
The court docket reached its verdict 5 days after holding its first full listening to.
Mark Ellis, govt director of the Worldwide Bar Association, said the decision was "not surprising" and may very well be the primary part of "a large puzzle also involving Ukrainian troopers being held in Russia."
"If this is the baseline trial ... it units the bar very excessive," he mentioned. "For many different war crimes cases in Ukraine I believe we'll see comparable sentences because this is the baseline trial."
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Extra reporting by Stephanie van den Berg in The Hague, Enhancing by Tomasz Janowski and Frank Jack Daniel
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