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Russian Soldiers Sentenced for Murder of Pro-Kremlin Fighter

12/8/2025

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A court in Russian-occupied Donetsk sentenced four Russian soldiers to prison for the murder of American pro-Kremlin fighter Russell Bentley, which occurred on April 8, 2024, in the Donetsk region.
The sentences range from 1.5 to 12 years for the four defendants.
The four soldiers pleaded guilty.
The court described their actions to conceal the crime.

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Story summary

A court in Russian-occupied Donetsk sentenced four Russian soldiers to prison for the murder of American pro-Kremlin fighter Russell Bentley, which occurred on April 8, 2024, in the Donetsk region.
The sentences range from 1.5 to 12 years for the four defendants.
The four soldiers pleaded guilty.
The court described their actions to conceal the crime.