The Story Behind Ukraine’s First War-Crimes Trial - The Wall Street Journal

A verdict is expected Monday in the closely watched war-crimes trial of Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin. This account, based on witness testimony, reconstructs the events leading to his killing of a civilian.

KYIV, UkraineThe five Russian soldiers had just rounded a cornerfleeing the Ukrainian forces in a gray Volkswagen they had commandeeredwhen they spotted Oleksandr Shelipov. It was around 11 a.m. on F… [+220 chars]

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