Eugene Yaremenko

Case Summary

Eugene Yaremenko, a Ukrainian citizen, was sentenced to two years in a penal colony for desecrating a flag. He was also accused of stealing a bicycle and discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.

Charges (1)

1. Flag desecration

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Tore down a flag on Minina Street
• Accused of stealing a bicycle
• Shouted 'No to war' and called for Putin's resignation
• Fined for discrediting the Armed Forces

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