The Russian soldier tried in Kiev for a war crime in Ukraine "
is not guilty
", said his lawyer on the third day of this first trial of its kind since the start of the Russian invasion, the verdict of which will be announced on Monday May 23.
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"
Given all the evidence and testimonies, I believe that Vadim Chichimarin is not guilty of the crime with which he is accused
", said Viktor Ovsiannykov, asking the judges "
to acquit (his) client
", who told him "
(to be) sincerely sorry
" for killing a 62-year-old man in northeastern Ukraine.
The verdict of the trial is expected on Monday.
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