Kursk: Previously Expelled From Romania”>Serbian Mercenary Braislav Živković Dies Fighting in Ukraine
A Serbian mercenary, Braislav Živković, who was declared persona non grata in Romania in 2017 over espionage allegations in favor of Russia, has died while fighting in the Kursk region of Ukraine.
The death was reported by Romanian news portal Digi24 and later confirmed by pro-Russian Telegram channels, which hailed Živković as a hero who died in heavy battles for the liberation of the Kursk region. The Serbian government has yet to comment on these reports.
Živković, a leader of the Serbian nationalist paramilitary organization, had been fighting on Russia’s side against Ukraine since 2014. He was expelled from Romania in 2017 after being convicted of spying. He had been photographed several times taking pictures of military radars on the Black Sea coast and transmitting their GPS coordinates to unknown parties.
In 2018, Živković was arrested in Serbia for participating in military actions abroad but was later released. Ukrainian authorities had also opened a criminal case against him for recruiting foreign fighters to participate in the war against Ukraine.
Meanwhile, in Finland, the founder and former commander of the military group "Rusich," Voislavšek Todoren (Jan Petrovečki), is on trial for committing war crimes in Eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities have been cracking down on foreign fighters and those supporting Russia’s invasion. If you have any information about suspected incidents or activities, please contact your local law enforcement or the Ukrainian embassy.
Sources: Digi24, Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs
