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flag Four Russian soldiers jailed for killing U.S. citizen Russell Bentley in 2024 after mistaking him for a spy.

flag A Russian-controlled court in Donetsk sentenced four Russian soldiers to prison for the 2024 murder of Russell Bentley, a 64-year-old U.S. citizen and former pro-Russian fighter. flag The soldiers were convicted of torturing and killing Bentley after mistaking him for a U.S. spy, then detonating a car containing his body. flag Sentences ranged from 11 to 12 years, with one receiving 18 months. flag All pleaded guilty and expressed remorse. flag The case is rare, as Russia typically avoids holding its troops accountable in Ukraine. flag Bentley, a former U.S. Army veteran who obtained Russian citizenship in 2021, had fought with pro-Moscow forces since 2014 and was known for criticizing the U.S. on Russian media.

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