Maksim Vladimirovich Makushin

Case Summary

Maksim Makushin, a contract soldier, was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in a penal colony for refusing to participate in the war in Ukraine due to his religious beliefs. He is a Christian Pentecostal.

Charges (1)

1. Failure to execute a subordinate's order of the commander given in the conditions of warfare, or refusal to participate in military operations

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Refused to participate in the war in Ukraine due to religious beliefs.
• Sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in a penal colony.
• Member of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Pentecostals.
• Claims the judge mocked his faith.

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