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Koveshnikova Yuliya Aleksandrovna

Yuliya Koveshnikova, a Ukrainian citizen, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for espionage after allegedly collecting and transmitting information about Russian forces to her husband, a Ukrainian soldier. She reportedly remained in occupied Melitopol to care for her pets and openly expressed pro-Ukrainian views.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Melitopol, Zaporozhye Oblast, Ukraine (occupied by Russia)

Ethnic persecution

Arsen Seytasanovich Ablaev

Arsen Ablaev, a Ukrainian citizen and entrepreneur from Melitopol, was sentenced to 4 years and 5 months in prison for participating in the Noman Chelebidzhikhan Battalion. There are conflicting reports about his activities, including allegations of collaboration with Russian forces.

LAST UPDATED · MAY 26, 2026

Convicted