Russia soldier jailed for abuse

A Russian soldier has been sentenced to four years in jail for abusing a conscript soldier so badly that his legs and genitals required amputation.

Sgt Alexander Sivyakov was the main defendant among three soldiers accused of abusing Andrei Sychev, 18.

The case has made headlines in Russia for highlighting army brutality.

The BBC's Moscow correspondent says the incident could return to haunt Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov, who has been tipped for a future presidential bid.