The Second Western District Military Court in St. Petersburg is slated to open new discussions on Friday, January 19, regarding the case of Daria Trepova, who faces terrorism charges related to a fatal incident at a cafe in the city. This update comes from RIA News, citing the presiding judge Timur Zhidkov as the source of the information.
According to the court schedule, January 19 has been designated as the discussion day for the parties involved. On that day, all victims who have the legal right to participate in the proceedings are expected to attend the session. Judge Zhidkov noted that the court would take a recess until 10:00 on January 19 to allow the parties to prepare for the continuing discussion.
Prior to the scheduled discussions, Daria Trepova is accused of carrying out a terrorist act at a cafe in St. Petersburg, an event that allegedly targeted the area around a military figure. In the course of the proceedings, the case also touches on Trepova’s alleged involvement in supporting broader actions linked to a Ukrainian journalist named Roman Popkov, who has connections to the investigation.
Trepova has stated that she has known Popkov since the spring of 2022. According to Popkov, he promised assistance with relocating Trepova to Ukraine after she completed several tasks. The final task, as described by Popkov, involved a meeting with Vladlen Tatarsky, which ended with an event in St. Petersburg that was later characterized as a terrorist act during the course of the proceedings.
Earlier reports indicate that a criminal case was opened in connection with Trepova for allegedly providing support to his actions. The legal process continues to unfold as the court weighs the evidence, testimonies, and the various allegations that have emerged during the investigation. The proceedings are being observed by officials, media representatives, and members of the public who seek a clear account of the events and the charges involved. [Source: RIA News]