A Russian court has handed life sentences to two soldiers for the brutal killing of nine members of the Kapkanets family in occupied Ukraine. The incident, which occurred during a birthday celebration in the Donetsk region last year, involved soldiers Anton Sopov, 21, and Stanislav Rau, 28. This case stands out as a rare instance of accountability within the Russian military for alleged war crimes. However, details remain murky, as the trial was conducted behind closed doors, limiting transparency regarding the soldiers’ pleas.