Four Russian MPs Charged Over Support for Ukrainian Territory Seizure

The Ukrainian authorities have issued charges against four members of the State Duma of the Russian Federation for acts threatening Ukraine's territorial integrity. The individuals implicated are B.V.

Agayev, R.B. Chemeris, A.M.

Khamitov, and M.M. Alekseienko.

These accusations were made public on March 26, 2026, and relate specifically to their 2022 votes on legislative acts that facilitated the annexation of parts of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The charges are based on Article 110, part 3, of Ukraine's Criminal Code, which addresses actions against the territorial integrity of the state.

According to reports from the Prosecutor General's Office, the actions of the Russian deputies contributed significantly to the illegal annexation efforts, which stand in blatant violation of both the Ukrainian Constitution and international law. The specific laws supported by these officials enabled Russia to formalize its claim over these regions, thus exacerbating the ongoing conflict and occupation.

The significance of this event reflects a continued effort by Ukraine to hold accountable those who participate in actions that undermine its sovereignty. This development follows a pattern of legal actions taken by Ukraine against various individuals and entities supporting the Russian aggression.

Recently, a Duma deputy, Tatyana Diakonova, received a 15-year prison sentence for inciting territorial encroachment and supporting military aggression. The Ukrainian government remains vigilant in its pursuit of legal recourse against those responsible for facilitating the annexation of its territories.

This step forms part of a broader strategy aimed at reinforcing Ukraine’s legal and territorial claims on the international stage. The formalization of such charges sends a clear message regarding the legal repercussions of supporting occupation movements against Ukraine’s sovereignty.