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Former Ukrainian intelligence colonel sentenced to life for treason, spying for Russia

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Former Ukrainian intelligence colonel sentenced to life for treason, spying for Russia

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Colonel Dmytro Koziura, a former senior Ukrainian intelligence official, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of high treason and espionage on behalf of Russia, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Colonel Dmytro Koziura, a former high-ranking officer in Ukraine's military intelligence, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday after a Ukrainian court convicted him of high treason and espionage for Russia. The case underscores ongoing efforts by Ukrainian authorities to root out collaboration with Moscow amid the war. No further details on the court proceedings or the specific intelligence Koziura passed have been released.

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