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Russian soldier pleads guilty in first war crimes case in Ukraine

Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin attends a court hearing in Kyiv, Ukraine (AAP)

Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin attends a court hearing in Kyiv, Ukraine (AAP) Source: AAP / OLEG PETRASYUK/EPA

A 21-year old Russian serviceman has pleaded guilty to murdering an unarmed man during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.



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