the Ukrainian Director Oleg Sentsov, who is serving time in a Russian prison, convicted of terrorist activities, but not for creativity or beliefs – so, President Vladimir Putin responded to the request of the film Director Alexander Sokurov to release Sentsov.
“to Solve the problem Oleg Sentsov” the Director asked Putin at a joint meeting of the Council under RF President on culture and art Council under the President of the Russian Federation on the Russian language. “I have a heartfelt plea as a Russian citizen as Director. Let’s solve the problem Oleg Sentsov. Ukrainian Director. 20 years in the camps. In the Northern camp sits guy,” Sokurov said, adding that he was ashamed – a problem I can not solve. “I beg you, find a solution to this problem,” continued the Director.
the President replied that such issues should be resolved in the court system. “He’s sentenced not for creativity, but for the fact that took on completely different functions, according to the investigating authorities and the court, namely — in fact, has dedicated his life to terrorist activities”, — said Putin.
Sokurov in response called Sentsov emotional young man who supposedly did not understand “the complexities and intricacies of the political moment.”
Putin emphasized that it is not in the political position of Sentsov and is not, “what he thinks about the events that occurred in the Crimea.” “The case in its intent and in the preparation of illegal acts, which could hurt our fellow citizens,” — said the head of state.
But he continued to insist, asked to resolve the issue “in Russian, and UN-Christian”. “Mercy above justice,” he said. Putin said that “Russian and Christian to act in this situation, we cannot without a court order”. There are certain rules and regulations, he recalled, but it is necessary “to ripen the relevant conditions”.
Sentsov not convicted for the position to which all are entitled, Putin added. The observation Sokurov, which is the conscience. no human lives, the President said that they “could be, if he was allowed to carry out his intentions.”
the Ukrainian Director Oleg Sentsov was sentenced by a Russian court to 20 years imprisonment in the colony for the preparation of terrorist acts in the Crimea.
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