June 26, 2017, marked the arrest and reoffence of five young Chechen men who were accused of plotting to attack the World Cup in Russia on June 28, 2017. The men are facing prison sentences of between 5 and 8 years each, but they appeal their convictions after the Supreme Court of Russia upheld the sentences earlier that month.
On June 30, 2017, five young Chechen men were arrested and re-apprehended for allegedly planning to attack the World Cup in Russia on June 28, 2017. They are facing prison terms of 5 to 8 years each, but they appealed their convictions after the Supreme Court of Russia upheld the sentences earlier that month.