Armen Balian, an Armenian citizen, was detained in Moscow and charged with mercenary activity after fighting alongside Ukrainian troops against Russian forces.
The Russian Investigative Committee reported that Balian was arrested upon arrival at Domodedovo Airport after traveling to Ukraine to enlist and fight.
Balian traveled to Ukraine in November 2022 via Moldova, participated in military operations in several conflict zones, and admitted to being a mercenary.
His case is currently under investigation, and while he admitted his role in the fighting, further details from the investigation remain undisclosed.
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