Ukrainian ex-president found guilty of treason

Ukrainian court finds Viktor Yanukovych guilty of treason for inviting Russian troops to Ukraine

Ukrainian ex-president found guilty of treason

A court in the Ukranian capital of Kiev has found former President Viktor Yanukovych guilty of treason.

The Obolonsky district court on Thursday declared Yanukovych guilty of treason for inviting Russian troops to Ukrainian territory and being complicit in war.

Ukrainian prosecutors request a 15-year prison term for Yanukovych and the final verdict is expected soon.