Pavel Aleksandrovich Guguev

Case Summary

Pavel Guguev, a former prisoner who signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense and fought in Ukraine, is accused of cooperating with a foreign state after being captured and interviewed by a Ukrainian journalist. He is reportedly HIV positive and was denied necessary medication.

Charges (1)

1. Cooperation on a confidential basis with a foreign state, international or foreign organization

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Previously convicted of murder and other crimes
• Captured by Ukrainian forces and interviewed
• Returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange

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