Anatoliy Shariy sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison, following SSU investigation
Security Service of Ukraine
19:30, 4 June 2025
Based on evidence collected by the Security Service of Ukraine, pro-kremlin propagandist Anatoliy Shariy has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison.
The decision was made on 4 June this year by Vinnytsia City Court.
According to the investigation, since the beginning of the full-scale war Shariy has been involved in the FSB's information subversions against our state.
This pertains to his participation in the preparation and dissemination of staged videos in which ruscists interrogate Ukrainian prisoners of war.
The investigation established that Shariy advised the occupiers on how to film the interrogations in the 'required format' and what questions to ask the captives.
After filming, the perpetrator edited the video footage to remove scenes that were 'discrediting' to russia, in particular those showing signs of torture of prisoners.
Shariy communicated with the occupiers through Anton Shevtsov, former head of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Vinnytsia region, who is hiding in Sevastopol and is suspected of treason.
It has been documented that it was from him that the propagandist received videos of interrogations of captured Ukrainian soldiers, which he then edited and disseminated through his information resources.
Based on evidence collected by the SSU, Shariy and his accomplice Shevtsov were found guilty under Articles 28.2 and 111.2 of the CCU (high treason, committed by a group upon prior conspiracy, under martial law).
An unprecedented special confiscation of Anatoliy Shariy's domain name and YouTube channel was also carried out.
As both convicts are hiding from prosecution, efforts are underway to bring them to justice for crimes against Ukraine.
The investigation was carried out by the SSU Office in Vinnytsia region under the procedural supervision of the regional Prosecutor's Office.
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