This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the message of the Ukrainian prosecutor's office in social networks.

The report says that Stolbovoy was notified in absentia of "suspicion of high treason and collaboration activities."

The prosecutor's office also said that in March the mayor of Balakliya decided to go over to the side of the Russian forces.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense showed a video of the advancement of Russian troops and humanitarian convoys through the liberated settlements of the Kharkov region.