15 APR 2026
Russia

Russia sentences Ukrainian mother to 13 years

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:08 UTC · 1 source

A Ukrainian mother has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian penal colony after being convicted on charges related to letters she wrote to her son, a Ukrainian soldier. Russian authorities reportedly subjected her to savage torture during her detention. The case highlights the ongoing persecution of Ukrainian civilians by Russian occupation authorities, particularly those with family ties to the Ukrainian military.

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TW@EuromaidanPressview4h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:08 UTC · First reported: 4h ago
Russia sentences Ukrainian mother to 13 years — TheDailyEuro