Ulman, Eduard Anatolyevich - Russian serviceman, captain of the GRU After four trials, two of which were acquitted), captain Eduard Ulman was found guilty of murder, abuse of power and deliberate destruction of property and was sentenced to 14 years in prison, to be served in maximum security colonies. In absentia.

Article 42. Execution of an order or instruction1. It is not a crime to cause harm to interests protected by criminal law by a person acting in pursuance of an order or instruction that is binding on him. Criminal liability for causing such harm is borne by the person who gave the illegal order or instruction.2. A person who has committed an intentional crime in pursuance of a knowingly illegal order or instruction bears criminal liability on a general basis. Failure to comply with a knowingly illegal order or instruction excludes criminal liability. Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Chapter 8

9. The right of the commander (chief) to give an order and the duty of the subordinate to obey unquestioningly are the basic principles of unity of command. In case of open disobedience or resistance of the subordinate, the commander (chief) is obliged to take all measures established by laws and military regulations to restore order and discipline. Disciplinary Charter of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (1993) . Chapter 1