A Ukrainian court on Monday sentenced Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin to life in prison for killing a civilian, local newspaper The Kyiv Independent reported Monday.

Shishimarin, a 21-year-old tank commander, had pleaded guilty to killing a 62-year old man in the northeastern Ukrainian village of Chupakhivka on February 28.

There was no immediate response from Russia on the verdict. The Kremlin has previously said that it has no information about the trial and that the absence of a diplomatic mission in Ukraine limits its ability to provide assistance.

(With input from Reuters)