The key element missing from the story is why he was returned to Russia. Ukraine allows you to opt out of prisoner swaps for whatever reason, so it kinda sounds like he wanted to go back.

[–] zabadoh@ani.social 10 points 2 weeks ago

He might have fallen through the cracks because he's an odd case:

He's not a prisoner of war
He's not a Ukrainian citizen either

Or he could have missed his family and friends, simply been naive as to the treatment he would face when he returned to Russia after leaving to fight for Ukraine.

[–] Rose@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Could you cite a legal document to that end? Per the cited court decision, he was an illegal immigrant awaiting deportation.

[–] Hubi@feddit.org 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You're right, that case is different because he crossed into Ukraine by himself. I missed that bit in the article. The law only applies to POWs.

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So fucking stupid. I guess you have to go with the intent to kill Ukranians, and then change your mind to be protected.

Actual supporters not wanted.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Prisoners of war get treated like prisoners of war.

Well, by Ukraine, anyway.

[–] Tuuktuuk@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, but that's irrelevant here. This guy was not a POW.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Exactly. So he doesn't get treated like one either

[–] Tuuktuuk@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago

Why should he get?

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds like he would have had a pretty legit claim to asylum...