Georgian Citizen Detained in Armenia for Fighting in the Georgian Legion: What We Know.

According to inkorr.com: Armenian border guards detained Georgian citizen Georgy Kinoian on charges of participating in hostilities against Russia as part of the 'Georgian Legion'. The incident occurred on September 3 when Kinoian attempted to cross the border between Georgia and Armenia. The Russian side accused him of war crimes and imposed a sentence in October 2024.

Charges and Verdict

In Russia, Georgy Kinoian is accused of participating in hostilities against the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. In October 2024, the so-called court in temporarily occupied Donetsk sentenced him in absentia to seven years in prison. On September 5, 2025, the court in Armenia imposed a 40-day extradition detention.

Extradition Procedure

'Within 40 days, Russia must send information to Armenia and request extradition. At any moment, a request for extradition may arrive, there will be a court hearing in Armenia, and the extradition itself may take place very quickly,' said the fighter's lawyer.

The Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that Georgy Kinoian was not subject to a search through Interpol but was detained only at the request of the CIS countries. It is worth noting that in Russia, the 'Georgian Legion' is recognized as a terrorist organization, and the Prime Minister of Slovakia noted that this legion is subordinate to the Ukrainian intelligence.

This event demonstrates the complex situation surrounding the 'Georgian Legion' and its members who find themselves at the center of international conflicts. Further steps in the extradition procedure could have significant consequences for Kinoian and may affect the relations between Georgia, Armenia, and Russia.