Armen Balian, a 36-year-old Armenian citizen, was detained in Moscow after returning from Ukraine, facing charges of recruiting and fighting as a mercenary.
The Russian Investigative Committee claims Balian traveled to Ukraine in November 2022 and participated in military operations in various conflict zones, including Donetsk and Luhansk.
Balian reportedly admitted to his involvement in the fighting, acknowledging his role as a mercenary, while the investigation into his case continues.
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