Soviet army veteran Boris Steckler faces murder inquiry over his role in death of Ukrainian insurgent and could be jailedUkraine’s prosecutor general has opened a murder investigation against a 94-year-old Red Army veteran over the 1952 killing of a nationalist insurgent.The case comes amid a “decommunisation” campaign by the Ukrainian government, which has celebrated nationalist groups who fought the Soviets. If charged, the veteran could face a prison sentence. … …read more
Source: The Guardian
