Breaking news: Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing civilian in Ukraine

The plea came in the first Ukrainian trial over a potential war crime since Russia's invasion.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 18, 2022 BREAKING NEWS A Russian soldier pleaded guilty in a Kyiv court on Wednesday to having shot a civilian, in the first trial Ukraine has conducted for an act that could be considered a war crime since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country. Follow live updates Get more breaking news in your inbox. Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Sign up for the Russia-Ukraine War Briefing. Every evening, we'll send you a summary of the biggest news from the invasion. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018