The Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan has reversed a verdict handed to Askar Kubanychbek -- who was convicted of mercenary activities over his involvement in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine -- by a district court in Bishkek, which will now review the case. Approximately 10 Kyrgyz nationals have lost their lives fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, officials said. The Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security has initiated two cases against these citizens based on the mercenaries' statute. Kyrgyz law forbids participation in an armed conflict for another country. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service click here.
Kyrgyz Supreme Court Overturns Sentence Of Man Convicted For Fighting In Ukraine War
Askar Kubychek, whose face has been blurred, arrives at a court hearing in Bishkek earlier this month