Armen Balian, 36, an Armenian citizen, has been detained in Moscow and charged with mercenary activity for fighting alongside Ukrainian troops against Russian forces.
Balian was arrested at Domodedovo Airport upon arriving in Moscow after traveling to Ukraine in November 2022 and participating in military operations.
The Russian Investigative Committee stated Balian participated in armed conflicts in various regions, including Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson, admitting to his mercenary role.
Details regarding Balian's case are still emerging, as the investigation into his actions as a purported mercenary continues to unfold.
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