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Vakulov Vladimir Mikhailovich

Date of birth: June 2, 1981 (45 years old)
citizenship: Россия
City of residence: Усть-Катав (Челябинская область)
Occupation: военная служба
Article of the Criminal Code:  275
Pursuit stage:  решение суда вступило в силу
Sentence:  15 лет лишения свободы в колонии строгого режима, 1 год 6 месяцев ограничения свободы
Date of sentencing:  February 26, 2026
Current location:  unknown
Lists of persecuted:  General list

Vladimir Vakulov, a Russian citizen, fought on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and subsequently exchanged. After that, he apparently returned to fighting and was captured again. In February 2026, a military court sentenced him to 15 years' imprisonment under the article concerning high treason.