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Estonia Charges Duo with Treason, Seeks 17-Year Sentences

5/28/2025

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In a shocking turn of events in Estonia, Aivo Peterson and Dmitry Rootsi face treason charges for allegedly attempting to establish a civil defense unit backed by the Koos movement. Prosecutors claim they aimed to usurp the armed forces during a crisis and even reached out to the Russian GRU for help. Harsh sentences of 17 and 13 years are being sought for the duo.

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In a shocking turn of events in Estonia, Aivo Peterson and Dmitry Rootsi face treason charges for allegedly attempting to establish a civil defense unit backed by the Koos movement. Prosecutors claim they aimed to usurp the armed forces during a crisis and even reached out to the Russian GRU for help. Harsh sentences of 17 and 13 years are being sought for the duo.