A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine
A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services
By AP News
Published - Nov 14, 2024, 11:29 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:24 PM EST
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man went on trial Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine's security services, the latest in a growing series of espionage cases involving the conflict.
The Volgograd District Court began hearing a new case against Nikita Zhuravel, who is currently serving a 3 1/2-year sentence for burning a Quran in front of a mosque.
The new charges are based on allegations that Zhuravel filmed a trainload of military equipment and warplanes in 2023 and sent the video to a representative of Ukraine’s security agency. He could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
Rights activists say Zhuravel is a political prisoner who was beaten while in custody.
