Vitalii Kononenko
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism cases
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (strict regime)
- Date of verdict
- 2026-01-27
Recognition by human rights organisations
- Recognised as a political prisonerby Memorial: Support for Political Prisoners, 18 February 2026
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Case summary
A case was opened against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist community due to the fact that he joined the ''Aidar'' battalion in 2014. On 27 January 2026, Kononenko was given a custodial sentence.
Others charged under Article 205.4 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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