Ukraine war: Russian soldier on trial in Kyiv for war crimes pleads guilty

Russian army Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, is seen behind a glass during a court hearing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 13, 2022. - Copyright Efrem Lukatsky/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

By Euronews with AP, AFP

Published on 18/05/2022 - 06:51•Updated 23:16

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Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.