PACE called for sanctions in the case Savchenko – BBC Russian

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Image caption Previously, calling for the release Hope Savchenko made by many Western countries and international organizations

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) called on members of the country’s Council impose visa and financial sanctions against all those involved in the investigation and trial of the case Ukrainian troops Hope Savchenko, sentenced in Russia to 22 years in prison.

in the statement on the website of the PACE said that these sanctions have to touch the “persons involved in the abduction, unlawful arrest, unfair trial and conviction of the Nadia Savchenko if it does not immediately released “.

the PACE also called on to consider the introduction of similar measures against those involved in the investigation and in legal proceedings in respect of other Ukrainian citizens convicted in Russia.

in addition, PACE expressed concern at reports of inhuman treatment of people taken prisoner in the conflict zone in the east of Ukraine.

“The PACE calls on all separatist groups controlling the occupied regions of Donetsk and Lugansk region , the release of prisoners and hostages and cease all violations of human rights “, – stated in the

A Russian court in March found Hope Savchenko guilty of the murder of two Russian journalists and attempted murder of civilians in the Donbas and illegally crossing the Russian border. . As a result, she received 22 years of the colony.

The court agreed with the investigators, who claimed that the summer of 2014 Savchenko adjust artillery fire, under which the Russians killed. She herself denies guilt and does not recognize the legitimacy of the court.

Savchenko and its defense claim that she was taken prisoner one hour before the fire, and therefore could not adjust fire. In addition, according to Savchenko, after the capture of it was taken to Russia by force, it can not be considered intentional border crossing.

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko not exclude that Savchenko exchanged for Russians Evgeny Erofeev and Alexander Alexandrov, which the Ukrainian authorities They believe soldiers GRU. The Kremlin does not rule out the possibility of such an exchange, but the specific results of the negotiations are not razglashalirs.

Yerofeyev and Alexandrov was arrested in the Donets Basin in the past year. A few days ago a Ukrainian court sentenced them to 14 years in prison on charges of terrorist activities and waging aggressive war.