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Ryan Fahey

Russian soldier jailed for life after killing civilian in first war crimes trial

A Russian soldier has been sentenced to life in prison after killing a civilian in Ukraine's first war crimes trial.

Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin - who was captured by Ukrainian troops - has been handed the life term during Ukraine's first war crimes trial held since the start of the invasion in February.

Shishimarin, a 21-year-old tank commander, had pleaded guilty to killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov in the northeastern Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on Feb. 28 after being ordered to shoot him.

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