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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

Ukraine war: Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison for war crimes

A 21-year-old Russian soldier has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a Ukrainian civillian.

Following the first war crimes trial of Russia's invasion, Sgt Vadim Shishimarin was accused of shooting a civilian in the head in a village in the north-eastern Sumy region during the early days of the conflict.

He pleaded guilty and claimed he was following orders when he shot the man.

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