Maxim Andreevich Dmitrienko

Case Summary

Maxim Dmitrienko, a former serviceman in the French Foreign Legion, was sentenced to 4 years in a strict regime colony for preparing to participate in the Ukrainian armed forces. He was detained in Moscow and accused of intending to join the International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine.

Charges (1)

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

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Served in the French Foreign Legion since 2018
• Detained in Moscow in March 2022
• Accused of trying to join the Ukrainian armed forces
• Propaganda video released while imprisoned

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