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CONFLICT● ELEVATED2h ago · Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 PM

Ukraine charges Russian general who switched sides after occupation of Crimea

Ukrinform [en] · eastern europe

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has in absentia charged a military officer with high treason and desertion after he switched sides to Russia following the occupation of Crimea, was promoted to major general, and is now fighting against Ukraine as part of the Russian army.

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