Britons captured in Ukraine must not face death penalty, European court tells Russia
But Russia has dismissed the call for the men to be spared, saying it no longer implements ECHR decisions.
The court in the so-called republic - neither of which are internationally recognised - accused the British pair, along with Moroccan national Brahim Saaudun, of being mercenaries. It has described the death sentences as a "sham judgement with absolutely no legitimacy" and says it is doing everything it can to support the men, adding that it is in close contact with their families.In its ruling, following an application from the captured Britons' families, the ECHR said that Russia has an obligation over the men's situation because of the status of the region.
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