A deputy of the Okhtyr District Council of Sumy Oblast, who during the active hostilities in Sumy Oblast openly supported the occupiers and urged local residents not to resist, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This was reported by the SBU press service on January 16.
The figure, who represented the banned pro-Russian party "Nash Kray", actively cooperated with the Russian military after the capture of the city of Trostyanets. He not only supported the aggressors and offered them help, but also provided them with food, helped restore power to captured buildings, and helped adjust maps for combat operations.
During the occupation, the deputy openly called on the local population to support the Russian military, distributed propaganda materials on social networks and even called for a change in the state borders of Ukraine.
After the release of Trostianets by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the traitor tried to hide within the community, hoping to avoid justice. However, SBU employees located him and detained him.
Despite all the collected evidence, the man did not admit his guilt. However, a detailed investigation by the SBU with the support of the regional prosecutor's office completely refuted his statements.
The court found the deputy guilty under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:
- Ch. 2 Art. 111 — treason committed under martial law;
- Ch. 1 Art. 436-2 — justification of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and glorification of its participants.
The punishment includes 15 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property.
This case is another evidence that treason will not go unpunished, especially in wartime. The court's decision demonstrates the determination of Ukrainian law enforcement and justice in the fight against those who undermine national security and cooperate with the aggressor.
