Surrender is considered a crime if it is possible to give decisive resistance to the enemy, RIA Novosti reported on March 21 with reference to the draft resolution of the plenary session of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
The culprit will face three to ten years in prison.
“Surrender constitutes a crime only if it was voluntary, that is, if it was committed knowingly if it was possible to decisively resist the enemy and avoid capture”says the message.
It is reported that there is no corpus delicti if the soldier, for health reasons, could not escape captivity. For example, when receiving a serious injury or concussion.
If the military went over to the side of the enemy, then his actions will be qualified under article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Treason” and he will face up to 20 years in prison.
If the military surrendered for the first time, took measures for your release, returned to the place of duty and did not commit crimes in captivity, then you can be exempted from criminal liability.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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