RFK Jr.’s son Conor Kennedy on Russia’s wanted list: Why Moscow wants him arrested
The Basmanny District Court in Moscow approved an arrest order for the 32-year-old Kennedy in absentia. The charges could carry a prison sentence of seven to 10 years if he is captured.
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s son Conor Kennedy has been placed on Russia’s international wanted list, according to reports. Moscow accused him of fighting as a mercenary alongside Ukrainian forces, leading the Basmanny District Court in Moscow to approve an arrest order for the 32-year-old Kennedy in absentia.
The charges could result in a prison sentence of seven to 10 years if Kennedy is captured. The warrant is based on Kennedy's involvement with Ukraine’s International Legion, a unit of foreign volunteers fighting alongside Ukrainian forces. Kennedy disclosed his involvement in October 2022, explaining that he had secretly traveled to Ukraine and enlisted with the International Legion following Russia's invasion.
He said he kept his identity and whereabouts secret to avoid worrying his family and friends and to prevent special treatment for him. Kennedy, who had no prior military experience, was eventually sent to the northeastern front and spent roughly two and a half months in Ukraine before returning to the US. His decision came as a surprise to his family, who became suspicious after noticing credit-card charges from Poland and Ukraine.
Despite his family's initial anger and concern, RFK Jr. expressed pride in his son, acknowledging that Conor's views on the war differed from his own. Kennedy is currently in the United States and continues his legal career.
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