Ilya Vladimirovich Kutsev

Case Summary

Ilya Kutsev was sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempting to join the Ukrainian Legion "Freedom of Russia." He was detained while trying to cross the border into Belarus.

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 (3)

• Attempted to join the Ukrainian Legion "Freedom of Russia".
• Detained while trying to cross the border into Belarus.
• Initially arrested for petty hooliganism.

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