The 41-year-old deputy, who was found guilty of treason, holds both a Russian and a British passport
Thanasis Gavos
The Russian ambassador in London was summoned to the Foreign Office for explanations after a Moscow court sentenced Vladimir Kara-Murza, a critic of President Putin, to 25 years in prison.
The 41-year-old deputy, who was found guilty of treason, holds both a Russian and a British passport.
The British Foreign Office said it would make it clear to Ambassador Andrei Kelin that the sentencing of Mr Kara-Murza is considered by London to be “contrary to Russia’s international human rights obligations, including the right to a fair trial”.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Vladimir Kara-Murza “bravely denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for what it was, a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter.”
He described Russia’s lack of commitment to protecting fundamental human rights, such as freedom of expression, as “disturbing” and assured of the UK’s continued support for the convict and his family.
Source :Skai
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