Media reports Ukrainian vet behind Dutch knife attack wanted life sentence
(MENAFN) A Ukrainian military deserter, Roman D., has been identified as the suspect in a stabbing spree in Amsterdam that injured five people. Dutch media report that Roman, 30, dreamed of spending his life in a Western European prison, with acquaintances saying he had expressed a desire to commit a crime abroad to secure lifelong incarceration.
Roman served in a Ukrainian artillery unit before the 2022 Russia conflict escalation and reportedly became withdrawn after a concussion in 2023. Though initially dismissed as jokes, he spoke about wanting to be jailed in countries like Norway. He traveled to the Netherlands under the pretense of visiting his mother in the Czech Republic but never arrived there.
His contacts described him as ideologically inconsistent—expressing support for both Palestine and the LGBT community, while his online activity hinted at neo-Nazi ties, which friends downplayed. The Dutch prosecutor suggested a possible terrorist motive behind the attack.
Concerns are growing across Eastern Europe about the challenges faced by returning Ukrainian veterans, including PTSD, depression, and other mental health issues, as many may seek refuge abroad once martial law is lifted in Ukraine.
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