Sergei Stanchev was sentenced to 7 years in prison by Russia's Southern District Military Court for attempting to set fire to a military enlistment office and alleged links to the Freedom of Russia Legion.

Sergei Stanchev was declared guilty of an attempted terrorist attack and cooperation 'on a confidential basis with a representative of a foreign state.'

Stanchev allegedly called the number of a Ukrainian organization in January 2023 while living in Essentuki.

Days later, a representative of the Freedom of Russia Legion reached out to Stanchev and discussed cooperation.

Stanchev carried out surveillance and video recording of the military commissariat of Stavropol Krai as per instructions.

Stanchev planned to set fire to a military enlistment office.

Police detained Stanchev after buying the components for a homemade incendiary mixture.

Artem Sanzharaev was sentenced to 14 years in prison on treason charges for allegedly planning an attack after joining the banned pro-Ukrainian militia unit Freedom of Russia Legion