Mikhail Alekseevich Zhilin

Case Summary

Mikhail Zhilin, a former major in the Federal Protective Service, was sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony for illegally crossing the border and desertion. He fled Russia with his family to avoid being sent to the war in Ukraine after the announcement of partial mobilization.

Charges (2)

1. Illegal crossing of the State border of the Russian Federation
2. Desertion

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Worked as the head of a shift in the FSO, responsible for government communications.
• Feared being sent to the "LNR" and "DNR".
• Crossed the border into Kazakhstan illegally.
• Applied for political asylum in Kazakhstan but was refused.

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