Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempting to Join Ukrainian Forces
He attempted to cross the border on foot twice. The Second Western District Military Court sentenced 20-year-old Ivan Bordov, a resident of the Irkutsk region, to 15 years in a labor camp for the crime of state treason.
Consensus
- The defendant is a 20-year-old man from Irkutsky Oblast.
- He was sentenced by the Second Western Military District Court.
- The sentence is 15 years of imprisonment.
- He was arrested in Shebekino, Belgorod Region.
- He attempted to cross the Russian-Ukrainian state border.
- He planned to join the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), which is designated as a terrorist organization in Russia.
- He intended to serve in the RDK's intelligence unit.
- He was arrested during a second attempt to cross the border.
- He was reportedly under the influence of alcohol during his second arrest.
- The court found him guilty of attempted treason, attempted participation in a terrorist organization, and attempted illegal border crossing.
- The verdict is not yet in force.
- The defendant admitted guilt and expressed remorse.
Points of divergence
- The defendant, Ivan Bordov, arrived in Belgorod from Tula in November 2025. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The defendant was first detained during a border crossing attempt but released after providing an explanation. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The defendant was listed as an extremist and terrorist in May 2026. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The defendant was listed as an extremist and terrorist in may 2026. — tg_sibrealii
- The defendant was born in 2005. — interfax
- The defendant was arrested in a state of alcohol intoxication near the border. — mediazona
Coverage (4 sources)
- Resident of Priangaria received 15 years for attempt to fight on Ukraine's side — Интерфакс
- Resident of Priangaria sentenced to 15 years for attempt to join RDK. He tried twice to cross the border on foot — Радио Свобода
- Resident of Irkutsk region detained in Belgorod border region and sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted entry into RDK — Медиазона
- Resident of Priangaria sentenced to 15 years for attempt to join RDK. He tried twice to cross the border on foot — Сибирь.Реалии