Armen Balian, an Armenian citizen, was detained in Moscow and charged with mercenary activity after fighting alongside Ukrainian troops against invading Russian forces.
The Russian Investigative Committee claims that Balian traveled to Ukraine in November 2022, where he reportedly enlisted and participated in military operations in conflict zones.
Balian admitted to his involvement in the fighting in Ukraine and acknowledged his role as a mercenary, highlighting the complexities of foreign fighters in conflicts.
The case against Armen Balian remains under investigation, indicating potential diplomatic tensions regarding foreign nationals participating in armed conflicts.
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