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In Russia, the general response to the general request of Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron to dismiss Ukrainian sailors, which Russia illegally seized in the sea of Azov. In particular, the head of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Vyacheslav Volodin, "advised" EU leaders not to criticize the Russian Federation.
TASS writes about this, referring to the press service of the lower house of the Russian Parliament.
Russian sailors recognized themselves as prisoners of war
Channel 24 had previously reported that German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emanuel Macron had made a joint declaration regarding the release of Ukrainian sailors captured in the Russian Federation . They also urged the Russian Federation to ensure the free and unimpeded transit of all ships using the Kerch Strait
. In particular, Volodin has warned France and Germany against any interference in Russian affairs demanding the release of Ukrainians.
Russia, the investigation is ongoing, the decision must be made by the court. I think the leaders of the two democratic European countries are well aware that the intervention of anyone, despite his positions, in the justice process is not only unacceptable, but may also be the subject of a special attention from the forces of the order. I would like to warn against such statements to our country, which is part of the Council of Europe and whose national law conforms to all the norms of international law
he said.
In addition, the Russian politician has boldly added that instead of In criticizing the human rights situation in occupied Crimea, Merkel and Macron "must understand the situation in their country".
"In Russia, unlike France and Germany, they do not use water jets, gas bullets or rubber to disperse protesters. be careful to start, "he said.
Recall that Ukraine had "traditionally responded to the boycott" on the eve of Russia's representatives at the videoconference of the tripartite contact group security group. They left the room as soon as the issue of the release of captured Ukrainian seamen was mentioned.
How were Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia? On November 25, a Russian border ship struck a tug of the Ukrainian army in the Kerch Strait. It is known that two small armored Ukrainian artillery boats and raids were conducted in accordance with international standards from the port of Odessa to the port of Mariupol
However, Russia said that Ukrainian warships would have illegally penetrated into the temporarily closed waters of the Russian Sea. and continued their movement towards the Kerch Strait.
A group of Ukrainian ships continued their journey to Mariupol. However, during the withdrawal from the Kerch Strait, Russian border ships opened fire on Ukrainian ships, injuring six Ukrainian soldiers. Russia also seized 2 Ukrainian ships and captured 24 Ukrainian sailors, who were subsequently arrested in occupied Crimea and taken to SIZO Moscow.
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