German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke at Cologne Airport, where a plane carrying Russian political prisoners and German citizens arrived. His words provide guidance Telegram channel “Attention, news.”
The politician wished “everyone currently in Russian prisons to have the opportunity to be released.”
“We are a society where the idea of ​​freedom is important. For all those who have had to fear for their lives because of their belief in freedom and democracy, rescuing these people is an integral part of our humanist vision as a society. We have also brought back German citizens who would otherwise be in danger,” he added.
Before this Olaf Scholz statedThe decision to release Russian Vadim Sokolov (Krasikov), who was sentenced to life imprisonment in Germany, was not an easy one for Berlin, the Chancellor said. He noted that this was achieved thanks to the decision of the federal prosecutor.
Krasikov is a Russian intelligence officer who was sentenced to life imprisonment in Germany in 2021. In July 2022, the Russian side asked to be included in the swap list, but Berlin did not agree.
Earlier “socialbites.ca” showed Footage of the meeting of liberated Russians in Vnukovo.
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