Armen Balian, an Armenian citizen, has been detained in Moscow and charged with mercenary activity for fighting alongside Ukrainian troops against invading Russian forces.
The Russian Investigative Committee reported that Balian was arrested at Domodedovo Airport after returning to Moscow, where he faced allegations of recruitment and participation as a mercenary.
Balian traveled to Ukraine in November 2022, enlisting to fight in various regions, admitting his involvement in military operations and acknowledging his mercenary role.
The case against Balian is under active investigation, with the Investigative Committee stating that he participated in armed conflicts in Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson.
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