A Pole who claimed to be a member of the Wagner PMC and fought against Ukraine was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in the UK. This is reported by The Guardian, according to UNN.
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It is noted that in October 2023, the man came to an event on the reconstruction of Viking battles in Suffolk County, wearing combat clothing with Wagner PMC patches. During the event, Peter Kukharsky behaved aggressively: he waved a knife and showed the audience a "gesture that means a cut throat."
According to witnesses, the man claimed that he had joined the Wagnerites and participated in hostilities against Ukraine. In addition, he published posts on Facebook, in which he also claimed to be a Wagner PMC militant.
After the arrest, Kukharsky told the police that he had actually bought a military uniform and patches with Wagner symbols to provoke the participants of the battle reenactment, as he had opposing views on the war in Ukraine.
During the searches of his apartment, investigators found a photo of Adolf Hitler, a copy of Mein Kampf (My Struggle) and other fascist symbols. Kukharsky said he was just interested in history and collecting "memorabilia.
Law enforcement officials stated that they had no evidence that Kukharsky was indeed a Wagner PMC militant, but that he was impersonating one was a serious crime. On August 16, 2024, at a hearing in the Central Criminal Court, Piotr Kucharski pleaded guilty to wearing symbols associated with extreme right-wing ideology.
Recall
Two Russians appeared before a court in Krakow for their participation in the Wagner group. They are accused of recruiting mercenaries, conducting hybrid warfare and propaganda activities in Poland.