Budanov arrested in absentia in Russia
A Russian court has sentenced in absentia the head of the GUR, Kirill Budanov, whom the Russians accuse of organising the terrorist attack on the Kerch Bridge.
This was reportedby Ukrayinska Pravda with a reference to the Russian media.
It is noted that the decision was taken by a court in Moscow.
The FSB accused Budanov of organizing a terrorist association, illegal arms trafficking and terrorism (Part 1 of Article 205.4, Part 1 of Article 30 and Point "a" of Part 2 of Article 205, Part 3 of Article 222, Part 3 of Article 222. 3 of article 222.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, and article 222.1, part 3 of the Criminal Code). 3 of Article 222.1 of the Criminal Code)," it said.
Besides, the Russian Federation wants to put Budanov on the international wanted list.
In turn, the head of the GUR reacted to his "arrest" and said that "it is a good indicator of work.
You know, I have been working for a long time now, and it was somehow inconvenient that there were no decisions about me there. I am pleased. This is a good indicator of our work, I pledge to work even better," Budanov told reporters.