**Russian Accused of Killing 2 Ukrainian Soldiers Pleads Guilty**
A Russian national accused of killing two wounded Ukrainian soldiers has admitted to the crime in a German court. The suspect, a 58-year-old man, said he regretted his actions and felt “violated in his national pride” after an argument about the Russian war in Ukraine.
The incident occurred on April 27, 2024, when the two Ukrainian soldiers were found with stab wounds in a shopping center in Murnau, Germany. The 36-year-old man died at the scene, while the 23-year-old died in hospital that evening. The suspect was detained on the same day.
The investigation did not rule out political motives for the crime. The suspect has been living in Germany since the early 1990s and is described as a supporter of exaggerated Russian nationalism who advocates for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
**Trial Begins**
The trial started with the suspect’s guilty plea. “Now, in a sober state, I deeply regret what happened,” he said at the start of his trial. The case highlights tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which have been at odds since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.
**Investigation Launched**
An investigation was launched by Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) on January 28 to look into the suspect’s activities.