Kirill Andreevich Belousov

Case Summary

Kirill Belousov was sentenced to 5 years in a strict regime colony for attempting to join the Legion "Freedom of Russia" in Ukraine. He was detained near the Ukrainian border and initially charged with administrative offenses before the criminal case was opened.

Charges (1)

1. Attempt to participate in an armed formation on the territory of a foreign state, not provided for by the legislation of this state, for purposes contrary to the interests of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of attempting to join the Legion "Freedom of Russia"
• Initially detained for administrative offenses
• Admitted guilt and expressed remorse
• Included in the list of terrorists and extremists by Rosfinmonitoring

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