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Russian arrest warrant for Conor Kennedy

Overview

A Moscow court has authorized the arrest in absentia of Conor Kennedy, a U.S. citizen and member of the Kennedy family, on charges of acting as a mercenary during the conflict in Ukraine. The Basmanny District Court decision follows allegations that Kennedy fought alongside the Ukrainian International Legion in the Kharkiv region in 2022.

Kennedy, the son of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is accused under Article 353 of the Russian Criminal Code and faces a potential prison sentence of seven to ten years. Russian authorities allege he participated in combat while concealing his true identity. Kennedy has previously stated on social media that he joined the legion despite having no prior military training and kept his enlistment secret from most friends and family to avoid causing worry.

Following the ruling, Kennedy has been placed on Russia’s international wanted list. While his legal counsel has appealed the decision, the court has upheld the ruling. Legal experts note that actual detention would likely require extradition, which remains improbable.

Kennedy’s wife, Brazilian singer Giulia Be, reacted to the news on social media with irony. The couple married in Los Angeles in March 2026. It is noted that the International Legion, in which Kennedy served, was disbanded in February 2026, resulting in the transfer of foreign volunteers to regular Ukrainian military units.

Entities

Conor Kennedy · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Basmanny District Court · Russia · Giulia Be

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Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Conor Kennedy placed on Russia's wanted list for fighting in Ukraine

    Russia has placed Conor Kennedy, son of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on its wanted list, accusing him of mercenary activity for fighting in Ukraine's International Legion in 2022.

  2. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Conor Kennedy faces arrest warrant in Russia over Ukraine mercenary accusations

    Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Conor Kennedy, accused of acting as a mercenary in Ukraine. His wife, singer Giulia Be, reacted to the news with irony on social media.

  3. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    Conor Kennedy faces Russian arrest warrant for alleged mercenary activity in Ukraine

    Russia has issued an arrest warrant and placed Conor Kennedy, son of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on an international wanted list for allegedly serving as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Sources

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