Nikolos Georgievich Berianidze

Case Summary

Nikolos Berianidze, a Georgian citizen and soldier in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment for mercenary activities and attempting to kill Russian servicemen. The initial verdict was overturned on appeal with an unknown new verdict rendered.

Charges (2)

1. Participation of a mercenary in an armed conflict or military actions
2. Attempt on the life of a serviceman in order to obstruct his lawful activity to ensure public safety

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Served in the Georgian army and participated in NATO operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
• Joined the Azov Battalion in Kyiv in 2016 as a military instructor
• Accused of killing three Russian servicemen in Mariupol
• First sentence was life imprisonment, later overturned

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