A Russian court on Thursday sentenced a British citizen to 13 years in prison on charges of acting as a 'mercenary'. The verdict was handed down after the case, which involved charges of participating in hostilities on the side of illegal armed groups. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained earlier this year during a special operation. The court found him guilty on all charges. 'This verdict demonstrates our determination to fight against mercenarism and terrorism,' the prosecutor stated. The defendant's lawyers announced their intention to appeal the court's decision.
