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The “Azov” trial in Russia is down to 12 defendants in court

The “Azov” trial which began in Rostov-on-Don in June 2023 is the largest criminal case related to Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. In late August, the prosecution requested sentences ranging from 16 to 24 years for all accused, including two that were exchanged in 2022 and are tried in absentia. But by mid-September, it was […]
By Maria Koroleva (for Justice Info)
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Oleg Myzhgorodskyi, an alleged member of the Ukrainian ‘Azov’ regiment, is accused of ‘terrorism’ in a trial in Russia. Photo: 2 side-by-side portraits of Myzhgorodskyi, in 2021 (before detention) and in 2023.

Chernihiv waits for its “Azov” fighters on trial in Russia

International law: exchange of prisoners between Sweden and Iran. Photo: Hamid Nouri speaks to the Iranian press on his return to Tehran.

International law put to the test in prisoner exchanges

Irina Navalnaya trial in Russia. Photo: Navalnaya adopts a dreamy, feminine pose behind the glass of the dock. The young Ukrainian woman is accused of terrorism.

Navalnaya’s case: how Ukrainian civilians are tried in Russia

Aleksandr Krasnoyartsev: a Russian pilot captured in Ukraine, exchanged with Russia and then tried in Ukraine in absentia (in the absence of the accused) for war crimes.

One year after being exchanged, a Russian pilot sentenced in Chernihiv

Russian prisoners of war exchanged for Ukrainian POWs - Photo: russian soldiers holding flags.

Russian soldiers exchanged with Ukraine: what happens after

Trial in Ukraine of Mykola Fomenko, accused of high treason. He is shown on a television screen during his trial (he was filmed at the time).

GPS and pepper: rare trial of a Ukrainian “strike corrector”

War crimes in Ukraine: Russian pilot Maksim Krishtop speaks at a press conference

War crime in Ukraine: A Russian pilot is convicted… and exchanged

4 Russian soldiers in uniform sit in the dock during their torture trial in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Four Russian soldiers convicted for torture

Viktor Bout, a famous Russian arms dealer (who operated in Liberia), is seen in this photo behind bars (in 2010), imprisoned in Thailand. He may soon be released, exchanged for other prisoners.

Viktor Bout for Brittney Grinner: a prisoner exchange that forgets Liberia