Russia Jails Ex-Ukrainian Footballer For 12 Years

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A former Ukrainian footballer has been sentenced to 12 years in jail in Russia on Monday.

He was convicted after spying for Kyiv at a trial held behind closed doors, a court in Moscow said.

According to reports, Vasily Vasilenko was detained in October 2019.

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He was held on smuggling charges and later charged with spying.

The case details have not been disclosed as authorities say they are classified.

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However, Vasilenko denied the spying charge, the RIA news agency cited a source as saying.

Source: Ghanaarticles.com/Reuters

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