RFK Jr.’s Son Put On Russia’s Wanted List

August 20, 2026 12:16 PM ET Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 32-year-old son, Conor Kennedy, has been placed on Russia’s most wanted list over allegations that he served as a mercenary with the Ukrainian armed forces.Russian state media TASS reported Aug. 12 that Kennedy has been charged with “participation of a mercenary in an armed conflict or military action,” and referenced Article 353 of the Russian Criminal Code. If detained, he could face 7 to 10 years behind bars. The Basmanny District Court of Moscow authorized Conor’s arrest Aug. 12 in absentia.A TASS correspondent said Kennedy’s legal team “disagreed with this decision and appealed it,” but noted that the appeals court ultimately decided to uphold the court’s decision. (RELATED: REPORT: DEA Probes Hayden Panettiere’s Death As Investigati