Kyiv lawyer gets 15 years in prison for spying for Russian intelligence services

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.

The offender was charged under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (high treason).

The Kyiv resident reportedly cooperated with Russian intelligence hoping to obtain a high-ranking position in Russian government structures in the future.

The convicted individual took photographs of strategically important military sites, including defense industry enterprises, institutions responsible for weapons supply, and energy infrastructure facilities. He also tracked the locations and movements of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and military equipment in Kyiv. The intelligence he gathered was passed on to Russian agents.

Law enforcement authorities exposed him at the end of December 2024. He awaited the court's verdict in custody.

As Ukrinform previously reported, a court also sentenced two agents of Russian military intelligence (GRU) to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for adjusting Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Mykolaiv.