The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detained Vladyslav Lukianov, a former Ukrainian lawmaker from the banned pro-Russian Party of Regions faction, near a border checkpoint in Odesa Oblast as he attempted to flee Ukraine.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained Vladyslav Lukianov, a former Ukrainian lawmaker from the banned pro-Russian Party of Regions faction who justified Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as he attempted to flee Ukraine.
A former lawmaker of the banned pro-Russian Party of Regions, who is suspected of financially contributing to Russian aggression, was detained by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) while attempting to flee the country.
The man reportedly became a member of the Bakhmut city council in 2020 for another banned pro-Russian party, Opposition Platform — For Life.
After Russia seized the region, the official cooperated with occupation authorities and re-registered his internet provider company under Russian jurisdiction.
He is suspected of financially contributing to Russian aggression through taxes and fees paid by his company to Russian authorities.
The 60-year-old suspect was detained near a border crossing in Odesa Oblast.
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