Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial in Ukraine A Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing an elderly unarmed civilian. Reuters · May 18, 2022
First war crimes trial since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine opens in Kyiv Vadim Shishimarin has been accused of gunning down an unarmed civilian in Chupakhivka village The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
Biden: US will work with Finland and Sweden in event of ‘aggression’ – as it happened US president pledges support for Finland and Sweden while Nato applications are considered; Russian soldier in war crimes trial pleads guilty The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
Ukraine starts its first war crimes trial since beginning of Russia’s invasion Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has been accused of killing a Ukrainian civilian The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
Vladimir Putin 'is using steroids' as his neck and head 'fill out', says medical expert Vladimir Putin is said to be 'very ill with blood cancer, according to a Russian oligarch. His face has become puffy compared to what it was last year, which some experts say is the result of steroids Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022
Ukraine to Hold First War Crimes Trial as Moscow Says Kyiv Shelled Russian City Ukraine announced it will hold its first war crimes trial over the Russian invasion, as Moscow accused Kyiv of shelling a Russian city in the war's latest flashpoint. The conflict has devastated cities and displaced millions, with fears also growing of its broader international impact as gas supplies to Europe… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 12, 2022
Ukraine tries its first Russian soldier for alleged war crimes Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova says 21-year-old Vadim Shishimarin shot and killed an unarmed man while fleeing from Ukrainian defense forces. He's in custody and could face life in prison. WEKU · May 11, 2022