A court in the DPR sentenced Canadian mercenary Inso John to 14 years in a penal colony in absentia.

The Supreme Court of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) has sentenced Canadian mercenary Inso John to 14 years in a high-security penal colony in absentia. This was reported on October 22 in the press service of the instance.

"The Supreme Court of the DPR has announced a guilty verdict against a mercenary for participating in hostilities. By the verdict of October 22, 2026, a Canadian citizen, Inso John, was sentenced to 14 years in prison to serve his sentence in a high—security penal colony," the court said in a statement posted on its website.

According to investigators, John arrived in Ukraine in February 2023 and joined the International Legion, and then the 475th Separate Assault Regiment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). According to the agency, he participated in combat operations against Russian military personnel until June 2026.

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On October 21, the FSB Central Control Center of Russia reported on the detention of a German citizen who served in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A criminal case has been opened under Article 359 ("Mercenary activity") of the Criminal Code of Russia. It was noted that in the fall, a foreigner arrived in Ukraine for the purpose of earning money and signed a contract for military service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, without receiving the promised reward, he deserted.