The First Western District Military Court convicted a man born in 1987 of eight serious crimes and sentenced him to 16 years in prison in St. Petersburg. The verdict was issued on October 15.
The defendant was convicted of eight offenses, including treason, participation in the activities of a terrorist organization and aiding sabotage activities.
Defendant carried out the organization’s instructions
The court found that the defendant had voluntarily communicated with the Freedom of Russia Legion, whose activities are banned in Russia, and had carried out the organization’s instructions in St. Petersburg.

The court said the defendant carried phones and SIM cards to facilitate communication with various agents and delivered components that could be used in improvised explosive devices. He also conducted reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering activities at various locations in the city.
Defendant admitted the charges
During the investigation, the defendant fully admitted the charges against him. The court imposed the 16-year prison sentence as part of his conviction on eight serious charges.