Ex-Russian Mayor Cuts Jail Time by Vowing to Battle in Ukraine
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
1:20 PM – Sunday, January 14, 2024
A former Russian mayor who was found guilty of bribery had his prison sentence shortened after agreeing to fight alongside the nation’s military in Ukraine.
On Sunday, local media reported that Oleg Gumenyuk, a former Russian mayor, had his prison sentence shortened after signing an agreement to fight with Russia’s military in Ukraine.
Gumenyuk served as mayor of Vladivostok, a far-eastern city and cultural center, from 2018 to 2021.
Last year, Gumenyuk was found guilty of accepting bribes totaling 38 million roubles, or roughly $432,000, and was given a 12-year prison sentence as a result.
However, according to his lawyer Andrei Kitaev, Gumenyuk was freed after consenting to fight and carry weapons as part of his nation’s military campaign in Ukraine, which began almost two years ago, as reported by the Russian news agency Kommersant.
Kitaev stated that although it was unclear where the former mayor was located, he had been told to report to his military unit on December 22nd.
“According to an order issued to Gumenyuk, he was supposed to report to his military unit on December 22nd,” Kommersant cited Gumenyuk’s lawyer as saying.
Photos that have been making the rounds on social media feature a man who resembles Gumenyuk with a firearm and surrounded by other service members.
In an unprecedented effort to resupply its forces in Ukraine, Russia has deployed thousands of inmates straight out of the nation’s prisons. Prisoners who volunteer to serve six months on the front lines are released after they return.
With the promise of clemency for those who survive their deployments at the front, tens of thousands of Russian prisoners voluntarily served in Ukraine.
Authorities have previously utilized this strategy. During World War II, the Soviet Union used “prisoner battalions.”
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How is Russia utilizing prisoners in its military campaign in Ukraine, and what incentives are being offered to those who participate?
Former Russian Mayor Shortens Prison Sentence by Joining Military in Ukraine
Oleg Gumenyuk, a former mayor in Russia, had his prison sentence shortened after making an agreement to fight alongside the country’s military in Ukraine. The decision comes after Gumenyuk was found guilty of accepting bribes totaling 38 million roubles, approximately $432,000, and was originally sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Gumenyuk, who served as mayor of Vladivostok from 2018 to 2021, was released from prison after agreeing to fight and carry weapons as part of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. This campaign has been ongoing for nearly two years. Although it was not clear where Gumenyuk was located, his lawyer Andrei Kitaev stated that he had been instructed to report to his military unit on December 22nd.
Photos circulating on social media show a man resembling Gumenyuk carrying a firearm and surrounded by other service members. This development is part of an unprecedented effort by Russia to resupply its forces in Ukraine, with thousands of inmates being deployed directly from prisons. Prisoners who volunteer to serve six months on the front lines are released after their return, with the promise of clemency for those who survive.
This strategy of utilizing prisoners in military campaigns is not new. During World War II, the Soviet Union also employed “prisoner battalions.” By tapping into their prison population, Russia is able to bolster its military strength in Ukraine and potentially free up more resources for other operations.
The decision to shorten Gumenyuk’s sentence in exchange for military service raises questions about the motivations behind such actions. It also underscores the complexities of the conflict in Ukraine and the involvement of various actors, including former criminals. This development serves as a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the lasting impact it has on individuals and communities.
In conclusion, the case of Oleg Gumenyuk highlights the unique circumstances of the conflict in Ukraine and the tactics employed by nations involved in the conflict. As the situation continues to evolve, it is essential to closely monitor the actions and decisions made by all parties involved in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the conflict and its consequences.
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