Ukrainian-born singer and former MP to stand trial for collaboration

Prosecutors in Vinnytsia have filed an indictment against Taisiia Povalii, a former MP from the banned Party of Regions and ex-People's Artist of Ukraine, accusing her of collaborationist activities.

Source: Office of the Prosecutor General and the Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security

Details: Povalii is reported to be facing charges not only for collaboration but also for publicly advocating the war of aggression, justifying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine and glorifying its participants.

Povalii reportedly fled to Russia in 2014 and now lives in Moscow, where she continues her artistic and business activities. She obtained Russian citizenship in 2023.

The former People's Artist of Ukraine is known for her public support of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. She regularly appears in interviews with Russian propaganda media, promoting Russian military-political ideals and denigrating Ukrainians by referring to them as "brainwashed Nazis".

Based on the prosecution's case, the High Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that assets belonging to the accused are to be confiscated for the benefit of the Ukrainian state. These include:

• Seven plots of land in Kyiv Oblast, totalling 9.3 hectares;
• A house with a floor area of 442 sq m;
• A property covering an area of 101 sq m;
• Two vehicles;
• Four firearms;
• Property rights to the music and lyrics of nine works.
  

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