Four Russian soldiers have been charged with torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 64-year-old U.S. citizen who had been fighting alongside pro-Kremlin forces in eastern Ukraine.
Bentley, who was a vocal supporter of Russia and frequently appeared on pro-Kremlin media, was found dead in Russian-occupied Donetsk. The soldiers are accused of using physical violence and torture, leading to his death.
This rare move by Russian authorities highlights internal tensions within the Russian military, especially as morale among troops continues to decline.
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Russia Charges Soldiers With Killing Pro-Moscow US Fighter
Russia on Friday charged four of its soldiers serving in occupied Ukraine with torturing a US citizen living in Russian-held Donetsk who had fought with pro-Moscow forces since 2014.
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