A Russian soldier, heavily wounded in the war against Ukraine, received two buckets of carrots and a bag of onions from the government as compensation, a report carried by independent investigative outlet Mozhem Obyasnit (We Can Explain) has claimed.

A Russian soldier, heavily wounded in the war against Ukraine, received two buckets of carrots and a bag of onions from the government as compensation, a report carried by independent investigative outlet Mozhem Obyasnit (We Can Explain) has claimed. The publication reportedly interviewed the soldier's wife for the story who said the family thought they would receive money for the trauma his husband had gone through but instead all they got was vegetables. The soldier identified as Oleg Rybkin, 45, was mobilised from Russia's Volgograd region to fight in Ukraine in September 2022. In June 2023, Rybkin found himself in combat near the village of Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast - the epicentre of the counteroffensive operation launched by Ukrainian troops. During one of the operations, Rybkin was wounded in the abdomen, liver and kidneys while his right knee joint was destroyed. A heavily injured Rybkin was then taken to a local hospital in Ukraine where he underwent abdominal surgery with the military medical commission deeming him "temporarily unfit" to fight. Later, he was sent to Saint Petersburg for rehabilitation. According to Irina Rybakina, her husband remains in extreme pain and needs knee surgery for which no compensation has been provided up until now. She said the military command doesn't want to be forced to pay the 3 million rubles ($32,730) in compensation and a lifelong pension. "He has severe pain, his knee cannot straighten, and he cannot walk without crutches. He's on painkillers and sleeping pills," Irina Rybkina told the outlet. "What vegetables, what gifts, do I need to replace my husband's joint and get him discharged!" she added. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault Similar instances Oleg's case is not the only one to come out of Russia amid the ongoing war. In October, a Russian corporal named Khizri Kurazov was denied standard compensation for his war injuries as they were inflicted by his own comrades instead of Ukrainian forces. Kurazov served as a corporal of the military unit 3737 of the Russian Guard and got wounded in Ukraine by a mine accidentally detonated by a fellow unit soldier. Also read: Moscow discussed Russia-Crimea tunnel project with Chinese construction companies The case went to court which decided that there was no ground for the corporal to receive the lump-sum payment, with Kurazov's commander ordering a refusal of the claim. Kurazov further appealed his case at the southern district military court in Rostov-on-Don but a panel of three military court judges — Viktor Alekseevich Kostin, Dmitry Viktorovich Merkulov, and Magomedbasir Gapurovich Shuaipov upheld the original decision. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian soldier receives vegetables as compensation for war injuries: Report

Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was the first time that a trial took place in relation to war crimes in the ongoing crisis and the judge decided to hand Shishimarin a life sentence after he was found guilty of killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov in Sumy region of Ukraine. The trial has developed into a crucial opportunity for Ukraine to prove that the Russian military has been attacking civilians without any regard for the rules of war.

Serhii Ahafonov, the judge presiding over the case, announced his verdict and said that although Shishimarin has expressed remorse, there was no leniency in the statement handed out to him.

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After the verdict, Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, has said that she has more than 40 similar cases and they will all be going to trail in the near future. She added that this is just the beginning as authorities have registered more than 10,000 instances of war crimes across Ukraine.

The main defense from Shishimarin’s lawyer was that the 21-year-old was forced to shoot the civilian with a rifle while travelling in a car with his fellow soldiers. However, he pleaded guilty to the crime and the court said in its statement that they did not have concrete evidence of coercion.

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"I feel very sorry for him but for a crime like that - I can't forgive him," victim's widow Kateryna Shelipova told BBC.

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Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was the first time that a trial took place in relation to war crimes in the ongoing crisis and the judge decided to hand Shishimarin a life sentence after he was found guilty of killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov in Sumy region of Ukraine. The trial has developed into a crucial opportunity for Ukraine to prove that the Russian military has been attacking civilians without any regard for the rules of war. Serhii Ahafonov, the judge presiding over the case, announced his verdict and said that although Shishimarin has expressed remorse, there was no leniency in the statement handed out to him. Also read | Ukraine rules out ceasefire or any territorial concessions to Russia After the verdict, Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, has said that she has more than 40 similar cases and they will all be going to trail in the near future. She added that this is just the beginning as authorities have registered more than 10,000 instances of war crimes across Ukraine. The main defense from Shishimarin’s lawyer was that the 21-year-old was forced to shoot the civilian with a rifle while travelling in a car with his fellow soldiers. However, he pleaded guilty to the crime and the court said in its statement that they did not have concrete evidence of coercion. Also read | China sees red at US Indo-Pacific strategy, calls it a ploy to create division "I feel very sorry for him but for a crime like that - I can't forgive him," victim's widow Kateryna Shelipova told BBC. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin jailed for life by Ukrainian court over war crime

During the second hearing on Friday (May 20), the first Russian soldier who is facing war crime charges in Ukraine has said that he is "truly and sincerely sorry" and added that he will accept any punishment from the court.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old Russian tank commander, identified as Vadim Shishimarin, has pleaded guilty to killing a 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov in the northeast Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on February 28, a few days after Russia started the invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Shishimarin told the court that he "was nervous about what was going on" and said that he "didn’t want to kill" Shelipov. He even asked Shelipov's widow for forgiveness. Meanwhile, the prosecutors have asked for life imprisonment for Shishimarin.&nbsp;

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The Russian soldier said, "I'm truly and sincerely sorry. I didn't want that to happen, I didn't want to be there, but it happened. I would like to apologise once again. And I will accept all the measures of punishment that I will be offered."&nbsp;

On the other hand, while concluding, defence lawyer Viktor Ovsiannikov told the court that Shishimarin had fired the rounds out of fear for his own safety. The lawyer also asked whether the defendant had intended to kill.&nbsp;

Ovsiannikov argued that the Russian had only fired the rounds after twice refusing to carry out the order to shoot. He said that&nbsp;only one out of three-to-four rounds hit the target.&nbsp;

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Ovsiannikov said, "He was sitting at the window of a car... the car was moving at high speed with a punctured tyre. I conclude that Shishimarin fired aimless shots and did not intend to kill the civilian, and that he carried out the order not with the aim of killing the person, but formally, with the hope that (the rounds) would not hit".&nbsp;

He said: "I personally think that it should not be this young man in the dock, but the senior leadership of the other country that I think is guilty of unleashing this war."&nbsp;

A verdict in the case might be announced on Monday when the court next convenes.&nbsp;

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During the second hearing on Friday (May 20), the first Russian soldier who is facing war crime charges in Ukraine has said that he is "truly and sincerely sorry" and added that he will accept any punishment from the court.

During the second hearing on Friday (May 20), the first Russian soldier who is facing war crime charges in Ukraine has said that he is "truly and sincerely sorry" and added that he will accept any punishment from the court. The 21-year-old Russian tank commander, identified as Vadim Shishimarin, has pleaded guilty to killing a 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov in the northeast Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on February 28, a few days after Russia started the invasion of Ukraine. Shishimarin told the court that he "was nervous about what was going on" and said that he "didn’t want to kill" Shelipov. He even asked Shelipov's widow for forgiveness. Meanwhile, the prosecutors have asked for life imprisonment for Shishimarin. ALSO READ | Siege at steel plant in Mariupol over as 531 Ukraine's defenders surrender, claims Russia The Russian soldier said, "I'm truly and sincerely sorry. I didn't want that to happen, I didn't want to be there, but it happened. I would like to apologise once again. And I will accept all the measures of punishment that I will be offered." On the other hand, while concluding, defence lawyer Viktor Ovsiannikov told the court that Shishimarin had fired the rounds out of fear for his own safety. The lawyer also asked whether the defendant had intended to kill. Ovsiannikov argued that the Russian had only fired the rounds after twice refusing to carry out the order to shoot. He said that only one out of three-to-four rounds hit the target. ALSO READ | Zelensky proposes formal deal with allies to secure Russian compensation for Ukraine's invasion WATCH | Gravitas: Russia using food as a weapon? × Ovsiannikov said, "He was sitting at the window of a car... the car was moving at high speed with a punctured tyre. I conclude that Shishimarin fired aimless shots and did not intend to kill the civilian, and that he carried out the order not with the aim of killing the person, but formally, with the hope that (the rounds) would not hit". He said: "I personally think that it should not be this young man in the dock, but the senior leadership of the other country that I think is guilty of unleashing this war." A verdict in the case might be announced on Monday when the court next convenes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Truly sorry': Russian soldier in war crimes trial in Ukraine says didn't want to kill, will accept punishment

The officials in Ukraine released the final words that were believed to be sent by a Russian soldier to his mother before he was killed in combat. Amid the escalating crisis, the Security Service of Ukraine released the messages from the soldier on Monday (February 28).&nbsp;

The messages indicated that the Russian soldiers are "afraid" and they are "hitting everyone", including civilians.&nbsp;

Parts of the heartbreaking messages were read by the Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.&nbsp;

However, Kyslytsya neither revealed when exactly the messages were sent nor the soldier's identity. He also didn't tell how the soldier died.&nbsp;

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As read by the official, the soldier wrote: "I'm scared, we're hitting everyone, even civilians. We had been told that people would welcome us here but they jump under our vehicles, not letting us pass. They call us fascists."&nbsp;

"Mom, it's so hard," the soldier added in the texts that were apparently written in Russian.&nbsp;

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He said that they were told that the civilians would "welcome" them, and told his mother that he is no longer in Crimea doing training exercises.&nbsp;

He replied that "the only thing I want now is to hang myself" when his mother asked if she could send him a package.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said it will seek court approval to open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine.&nbsp;

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The officials in Ukraine released the final words that were believed to be sent by a Russian soldier to his mother before he was killed in combat. Amid the escalating crisis, the Security Service of Ukraine released the messages from the soldier on Monday (February 28).

The officials in Ukraine released the final words that were believed to be sent by a Russian soldier to his mother before he was killed in combat. Amid the escalating crisis, the Security Service of Ukraine released the messages from the soldier on Monday (February 28). The messages indicated that the Russian soldiers are "afraid" and they are "hitting everyone", including civilians. Parts of the heartbreaking messages were read by the Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. However, Kyslytsya neither revealed when exactly the messages were sent nor the soldier's identity. He also didn't tell how the soldier died. WATCH | Ukraine-Russia conflict: Man miraculously saved after military combat vehicle runs over his car As read by the official, the soldier wrote: "I'm scared, we're hitting everyone, even civilians. We had been told that people would welcome us here but they jump under our vehicles, not letting us pass. They call us fascists." "Mom, it's so hard," the soldier added in the texts that were apparently written in Russian. WATCH | Ukraine's foreign ministry posts dramatic video of administration building being blown up in Kharkiv He said that they were told that the civilians would "welcome" them, and told his mother that he is no longer in Crimea doing training exercises. He replied that "the only thing I want now is to hang myself" when his mother asked if she could send him a package. Meanwhile, the office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said it will seek court approval to open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Watch the video here: Ukrainian Amb. to the UN reads texts between Russian soldier and his mom before he was killed: "I'm afraid. We are bombing all of the cities...even targeting civilians. We were told that they would welcome us. And they are falling under our armored vehicles." pic.twitter.com/CMuK6zkFCy — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 28, 2022 × At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian Ambassador Kyslytsya read a text message exchange between a Russian soldier and his mother before he was killed. #DemVoice1 1/2 https://t.co/wEpDpBvzDI — ThinkJoMice (@ThinkJoMice) February 28, 2022 ×

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