Russian neo-Nazi Petrovsky arrested in Finland for war crimes in Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
A Finnish court has detained Russian neo-Nazi Jan Petrovsky on suspicion of committing war crimes in Ukraine; he is to be charged by May 31, 2023. Petrovsky is associated with terrorist activities in Donbas and is under international sanctions.
On December 18, the Helsinki District Court decided to take Russian neo-Nazi Jan Petrovsky into custody. The reason for this was his war crimes in Ukraine. This was reported by Helsingin Sanomat, according to UNN.
Details
It is noted that the court decided to imprison Russian Petrovsky on suspicion of of committing gross war crimes in Ukraine. He will be sent to Vantaa prison.
The publication notes that he is expected to be charged by May 31 next year.
During the custody trial, Thorden had a paper sign in Russian with him, which he called an advertisement. Before the trial began, Torden showed the sign to reporters and cameramen,
Addendum
The Russian is involved in an investigation by the Security Service of Ukraine on suspicion of in a terrorist organization. According to the investigation, in 2014, Petrovsky together with the terrorists of the so-called "LPR" fought against Ukraine as part of the of the so-called "Rusych" sabotage and assault reconnaissance group.
Since 2015, the Russian militant has been accused by Ukraine of committing crimes in Donbas under Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - creation of a terrorist group or terrorist organization, leadership of such a group or organization or participation in it. or participation in such a group or organization.
The man is under sanctions from the EU, the US, Japan, Switzerland and New New Zealand.
Recall
The Supreme Court of Finland rejects the request Ukraine's request for the extradition of Jan Petrovsky, the leader of Russian neo-Nazis, citing poor prison conditions in Ukraine that violate human rights.
