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Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on most wanted list for fighting in Ukraine war

Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Conor Kennedy, the son of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, over his service in Ukraine.

By · Published August 14, 2026 at 08:32 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 08:32 UTC

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Source diversity sample: UA.NEWS · rawstory.com · Наша Ніва · Українські Національні Новини (УНН) · Мілітарний · The Independent.

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What happened

Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Conor Kennedy, the son of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, regarding his involvement in the war in Ukraine. According to UA.NEWS and The Independent, the move involves placing him on a most wanted list.

Russian judicial proceedings have resulted in an arrest in absentia. Coverage varies regarding the familial connection, with outlets including Мілітарний and Українські Національні Новини identifying the subject as a grandnephew of John F. Kennedy, while other reports focus on his position as the son of the current Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Reporting from Наша Ніва confirms the warrant is explicitly tied to his service within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The current status of the legal action involves an in-absentia court ruling within Russia. While the individual is sought for his activities on the battlefield, the extent of the charges and the specific legal provisions cited by the Russian court are not yet specified in the provided reporting.

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Why is Conor Kennedy being sought by Russia?

He is wanted by Russian authorities for his service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

What is the status of the legal action?

A Russian court has issued an arrest warrant and ordered his arrest in absentia.

Who is Conor Kennedy?

He is the son of the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and a relative of John F. Kennedy.

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