Two Crimean 'Volunteers' to Be Tried for Aiding the Aggressor State

The Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol has officially reported that they have directed indictments to the court against two Ukrainian women who participated in the activities of so-called 'charitable organizations' that support Russian military personnel in the occupied territory. These actions are classified under part 1 of Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which stipulates a penalty of imprisonment for up to 12 years.

According to information provided by the press service of the prosecutor's office, these Ukrainian citizens were actively involved in organizing the collection of humanitarian aid and the transfer of material resources used by Russian military personnel. They supplied representatives of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with drones, fuel and lubricants, spare parts for vehicles and military equipment, as well as other necessary items such as tool kits, batteries, food products, and hygiene supplies.

One of the suspects, who actively participated in these 'charitable actions,' collected approximately 2 tons of humanitarian aid for the Russian military. For her significant involvement in supporting the war against Ukraine, she was awarded the 'Golden Griffin 2023' medal, which signifies her considerable contribution to this activity.

It has been revealed that the individuals in question are Olena Prokopenko and Veronika Kotkova, who, according to law enforcement agencies, have become key figures in this case. Their actions have sparked outrage among the Ukrainian community, as they directly contributed to the ongoing aggression against Ukraine, which has persisted for several years.

It is noteworthy that the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has submitted 1,136 indictments to the court since the occupation of the peninsula, of which 402 verdicts have already been issued. This indicates the active work of law enforcement agencies in investigating crimes related to supporting the aggressor and violating Ukrainian legislation.

The situation in Crimea remains complex, and cases like that of Prokopenko and Kotkova underscore the importance of combating accomplices of the aggressor state. The prosecutor's office continues its efforts to hold accountable all those who attempt to support Russia's aggressive actions against Ukraine.

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