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Under normal circumstances, this trial could have lasted several years. The first war crime trial of a Russian serviceman was one of intense interest and rare speed in Ukraine. A young sergeant, Vadim Shishimarin, who pleaded guilty to the murder of a civilian, was sentenced yesterday to life in jail. Both Ukrainian society and the legal system appeared to be unprepared, says Irina Salii from “Sudovyi Reporter” (The Judicial Reporter), who is an experienced court reporter in Ukraine. ....
On May 13, the Solomianskyi District Court in Kyiv held a preliminary hearing in the first trial of a commander in the Russian army, Vadim Shishimarin, after the start of the “special operation” launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine on February 24. According to “Sudovyi Reporter” (The Court Reporter), up to 30 Russian combatants are about to be tried for alleged crimes against civilians during the war. Shishimarin’s indictment will be released on Wednesday, May 18. ....