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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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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 12:08 UTC · First reported: 4h ago