Latvia has refused to comply with Russia’s demands for the arrest and extradition of former MP Juris Jurass, who was convicted in absentia in the Russian Federation for his participation in the conflict on the Ukrainian side, the agency reported. LETA with reference to the press service of the country’s prosecutor’s office.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the former deputy has the right to free movement in the European Union. The ministry noted that if we are talking about the detention of Yurshas in “third countries”, then for more detailed information you need to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic.
The day before yesterday at the prosecutor’s office of the Donetsk People’s Republic reportedThat the Yurash participated in hostilities on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from September 2022 to June 2024, for which they received more than 2 million rubles. Also in April 2022, a Latvian, under the guise of reliable messages, posted on the Internet information about crimes allegedly committed by the Russian Armed Forces in Bucha and Irpen in the Kiev region.
The Latvian was placed on the international wanted list and a preventive measure in the form of detention in absentia was chosen.
The day before the hearing arrested Two men suspected of being mercenaries.
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Source: Gazeta
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