Ukraine court sentences Kherson occupation leader to 15 years in jail

Ukraine court sentences Kherson occupation leader to 15 years in jail

Agencies and A News WORLD

Published November 08,2023


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Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-installed appearing governor of the occupied Ukrainian area of Kherson, was sentenced in absentia to fifteen years in jail by a Ukrainian courtroom on Wednesday.

The courtroom in Odessa discovered Saldo responsible of excessive treason, collaboration with Russian occupiers and justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Saldo’s belongings are additionally to be confiscated.

The judgement isn’t but closing and may be appealed, based on the courtroom’s choice that was printed on-line.

Saldo was mayor of the town of Kherson between 2002 and 2012. He has been a key Kremlin-backed determine within the area of the identical title for the reason that begin of the all-out Russian invasion in February 2022.

After the occupation of Kherson, Saldo was appointed by Moscow as head of the Russian navy administration there and subsequently as “acting governor” of the area.

Source: www.anews.com.tr