Irish Volunteer Sentenced by Russia | Cork News

A 22-year-old Irishman from Drogheda, Tiernan O’Donovan, has been sentenced to 14 years in Russian prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine — a conviction handed down in absentia by Russia’s Donetsk court. Accused of joining “Chosen Company” and using the callsign “The Irishman,” O’Donovan is said to have trained and fought from June 2023 to spring 2025, reportedly earning over $21,000. The case underscores the legal peril foreign fighters face in the war-torn region, with Russia branding him a mercenary under a law carrying up to 15 years — and he remains on their international wanted list. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69b67af678489ca3