Russian soldier asks for forgiveness in Ukraine war crimes trial
"I acknowledge my blame...I ask you to forgive me," the soldier told the widow of an unarmed 62-year-old civilian he killed.
Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, suspected of violations of the laws and norms of war, is seen inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 18, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/VLADYSLAV MUSIIENKO)ByREUTERSUpdated: