Former Odesa Deputy Charged with High Treason: Case Details

A former deputy of the Odesa City Council has been charged with crimes against territorial integrity and high treason, committed in collusion with representatives of the Russian Federation. The Office of the Attorney General reported that the violations occurred in conspiracy with Russia.

He called on the aggressor state to come and protect 'Russian speakers'.

According to the investigation, the former deputy organized pro-Russian events in Odesa and publicly called on Russian troops to protect the 'Russian-speaking population'. He also maintained contacts with representatives of the Russian authorities, conveying information to them and coordinating the activities of affiliated organizations.

He also endorsed an illegal 'referendum' on the annexation of Crimea to Russia and called for a similar action in Odesa.

Incident with a Woman in Odesa

A 35-year-old woman in Odesa has been charged with publicly insulting the national flag. A video camera recorded her tearing the flag from the facade of a store and throwing it into a nearby trash bin. The incident took place in the Peresyp district of the city, and it was discovered by law enforcement during social media monitoring.

The charges against the former deputy of the Odesa City Council for treason and support of Russian interests, as well as the incident of throwing the national flag into the trash bin, serve as illustrative examples of legal violations and threats to national security. If a verdict is reached in these cases, significant consequences for those guilty may arise.