Alexander Evdokimenko
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.5 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (strict regime)
- Sentence
- 14 years
- Date of verdict
- 2025-08-13
Recognition by human rights organisations
- Recognised as a political prisonerby Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners, 12 February 2026
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Case summary
Ukrainian serviceman. Captured in January 2025. A case was opened against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation due to his involvement in the activities of the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Assault Battalion. In June 2025, the case went to court. On 13 August 2025, Evdokimenko was sentenced to 14 years in a strict regime colony.
Others charged under Article 205.5 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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