Pensioner from Berdyanск sentenced to 14 years for funding Ukraine
A pensioner from Berdyanск, who obtained Russian citizenship in October 2023, was sentenced to 14 years in a general regime colony by the Russian-created Zaporozhye Regional Court for transferring 1,500 hryvnias (3,383 rubles) to Ukrainian military accounts via a Ukrainian bank app in June 2024. The court stated her actions constituted state treason and were motivated by a negative attitude toward Russian authorities formed after the start of the special military operation.
Consensus
- The woman is a pensioner born in 1952 from Berdyanск.
- She was sentenced to 14 years in prison by the Zaporozhye Regional Court.
- The court found her guilty under Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code (state treason).
- She transferred 1,500 hryvnias to Ukrainian military accounts via a Ukrainian bank mobile app.
- The transfer amounted to 3,383 rubles according to the Central Bank of Russia's exchange rate.
- She obtained Russian citizenship in October 2023.
- The court stated she developed a strong negative attitude toward Russian state authorities after the start of the special military operation.
- The transfer occurred in June 2024.
- The sentence includes a one-year restriction of freedom after serving the prison term.
Points of divergence
- The woman transferred 1,500 hryvnia (3,383 rubles), and the court noted she had decided to support the Ukrainian army in summer 2024. — vedomosti
- The transfer was less than 3,000 rubles, and the prosecution claimed the woman developed a persistent negative attitude toward Russian state officials after the start of the special military operation. — tg_bbcrussian
- The transfer was equivalent to 33.63 dollars, and the prosecution stated she developed a persistent negative attitude toward Russian authorities after the start of the special military operation. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The prosecution claimed the transfer caused damage to Russia's security, and the woman developed a persistent negative attitude toward Russian officials after the start of the special military operation. — tg_tvrain
- The transfer was made in June 2024, and the court stated the woman had a strong negative attitude toward Russian state representatives and their foreign policy after the start of the special military operation. — kommersant
- The prosecution claimed the transfer caused damage to national security, and the woman developed a strong negative attitude toward Russian authorities after the start of SVO. — mediazona
- The transfer was made through a Ukrainian bank app installed on her mobile phone, and she began transferring funds in June 2024 despite having obtained Russian citizenship in 2023. — vm
- The court stated she developed a sharply negative attitude toward Russian authorities after the special military operation, and she began transferring money in June 2024. — m24
Coverage (8 sources)
- Elderly woman from Berdiansk sentenced to 14 years for transfers to VU — Ведомости
- Russian court sentenced Beryozansky pensioner to 14 years for transferring 1.5 thousand hryvnias — BBC News Русская служба
- Berdiansk pensioner sentenced to 14 years for donating 33 dollars to VU — Радио Свобода
- Elderly woman from occupied Berdiansk accused of 'state treason' and sentenced to 14 years in prison — Дождь (Telegram)
- Woman from Berdiansk given 14 years for transferring 3 thousand rubles to VU — Коммерсантъ
- Elderly woman from occupied Berdiansk sentenced to 14 years in prison for 1500 hryvnias sent to Ukrainian army — Медиазона
- Resident of Berdiansk sentenced to 14 years in prison for transferring funds to VU — Вечерняя Москва
- A pensioner from Berdiansk sentenced to 14 years in a colony for treason — Москва 24
Key entities
- Berdyansk
- Ukrainian Armed Forces
- Zaporozhye Regional Court
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Mediasphere
- Central Bank
- Zaporizhzhia Oblast
- SVO
- Roman Vasilev
- Armed Forces
- VM
- Woman
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