Putin described “very sad” the fact of the matter is speaker – Forbes Russia

President Vladimir Putin has called criminal case against the former Minister of economic development Alexei Ulyukayev “deplorable”, said the Agency RIA Novosti Monday, November 22, citing a statement by the head of state.

“well here to comment on this, in the end, should comment on law enforcement and judicial authorities”, — said Putin. Only after their statements can be “to say something in fact”, said the President. At the same time, according to him, the fact that it was held — “it is a very sad fact.”

According to the head of the state, such actions of law enforcement bodies “not detrimental to the business climate, but rather only enhance the business climate in Russia”, the Agency said. The President stressed that the country’s leadership intends to continue “to have zero tolerance to any manifestations of this kind.”

Putin said, the law will apply to everyone equally, “regardless of the official position of anybody”. The Russian leader called for to understand this point “and partners of Russia, and in the country.”

the investigation Committee claimed that the speaker was caught red-handed when receiving a bribe of $ 2 million for the issuance of economic development is a positive conclusion, which allowed Rosneft to buy the state package of shares of “Bashneft”. Later, the President dismissed him from the post of Minister in connection with loss of trust. Now former high-ranking official placed under house arrest.

His lawyers said that he Ulyukayev denies all charges and said the incident in the office of “Rosneft” incident a provocation against themselves. Ex-Minister have been indicted on charges of receiving a bribe by a person holding a public office. The former head of the MAYOR threatens till 15 years of imprisonment.

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