A Moscow court handed down prison sentences to five Ukrainian soldiers on Wednesday for their involvement in Kyiv’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, convicting them of “terrorism”. Oleksandr Vedernikov received the longest sentence of 17 years, while Oleksiy Pinchuk and Yevgen Khatenko were sentenced to 16 years each. Additionally, Oleksandr Dzyoma and Denys Popov were both given 15-year prison terms. The soldiers were found guilty of participating in the incursion, which Russia deemed as an act of terrorism. The sentencing comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, escalating the conflict further. The court’s decision reflects the severity of the charges brought against the soldiers for their alleged involvement in the incursion. The incident has heightened diplomatic tensions between the two countries, with both sides accusing each other of provocations. The sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges in the relationship between Russia and Ukraine.