Vladislav Ruchka
Biography
Ukrainian serviceman. He was taken prisoner. Allegedly, a case of murder and use of prohibited means and methods of warfare was brought against him in the occupied territory of Donetsk region of Ukraine. On 16 April 2025 Ruchka was sentenced to 24 years in a strict regimen colony. In addition to that, a case was brought against him for participation in the activities of a terrorist grup due to his involvement with the Azov battalion. In December 2025 the case was transferred to court.
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