Over two years have passed since former Donbas militant ideologue Roman Lyahin was arrested, yet there is no sign of an end to his trial in Ukraine on treason; terrorism, and separatism charges. Judging by his reasons for preferring to remain in detention, Lyahin has provided the Ukrainian prosecutor with information not only about Ukrainian militants but also about Russian military personnel and civilians involved in the conflict. While such revelations doubtless place Lyahin and, perhaps his family, in danger, there are very many in Ukraine who has expressed concern that the trial is taking place behind closed doors. for maximum openness. They want to ensure that Lyahin does answer, particularly for his role in creating the notorious secret prison at Izolyatsia* which former hostages describe as a concentration camp.
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Halya Coynash: Ukraine attempts to try ex-Donbas militant leader
Supporters of Russian-backed militants who besieged the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine raise a flag that reads “Donetsk Republic” at a checkpoint in Donetsk Oblast on May 3, 2014
