Gnezdev before the start of the court session stated that he was aware of his actions and also noted that he would not be able to continue his service until there are clear service terms.
"Defending the state is the duty of every citizen, but without clear service terms, it turns into serfdom and the caste system in society, where there is a civil society and a caste of military personnel who are military for life," he emphasized.
The military believes that he will be convicted, noting that he has "no other options left."
Gnezdev declared that he would go on a hunger strike if a draft bill on demobilization is not developed in Ukraine.