Posted on 03/18/2016 5:35:36 PM PDT by Navy Patriot
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected U.S. President Barack Obama’s request that he free captured Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, a Kremlin spokesman told the Interfax news agency.
Savchenko is held in Russia under allegations of assisting in the killing of two Russian journalists, while fighting in Ukraine in 2014. Her verdict is due before March 22 and she faces a 23-year jail sentence if found guilty. Although a Russian judge has already said the pilot’s guilt has been proven “beyond doubt” European and U.S. politicians have accused Russia of fabricating the charges for political reasons.
Ukrainians have held regular protests in front of Russia’s Embassy and consulates in Ukraine in anticipation of the court’s decision.
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That, too.
Good to see ya again, Sheik!
Theoretically, I believe this is contrary to UN founding rules, the SG may not be from a major power, but we have no Rule of Law in the West anymore so I don't believe the Rule will be a problem.
Savchenko was a soldier fighting for her army and for her country on her native soil before being kidnapped to russia to stand trial.
You are crazily advocating a dangerous precedent, which would then allow for a US soldier to be kidnapped from the US to be taken to a foreign country for trial.
I’d bet you got your butt kicked a lot growing up. Probably still do on occasion. Dumb little wuss that you are.
Many thanks!
Why is this any of our business?
Maybe Vlad could get the Castros to jail li’l Barry.
No, more like “Strakitch t’ye golevo!”(@#/+!!!@%>><!!)..
Were you like Miss Ukraine in the Miss Universe contest or something? I find it hard to care about what’s happening in New Jerset, which is 5 minutes and a $5.00 toll away.
Jersey
You're projecting, again, I advocated nothing except Obama is a shill, argue with that all you like.
As for protection of US military, complain to Obama, Hillary, Soros and American DemoRats. Speak to Chris Stevens and Seal Team 6 for support, if you can.
It is one of the facets of Obama's endgame effort to provoke WWIII with the US military fighting for Islam and the rise of the World Caliphate.
Because the US does not want to establish a dangerous precedent, which would then allow for a US soldier to be kidnapped from the US to be taken to a foreign country for trial.
What the F are you talking about?
I don’t know what that means but it sure sounds series!
it is HUGH!
Honestly, it ruins the thread and I end up losing interest.
The UN seems to be anti-American unless it involves money. Obama would fit right in.
You are sadly mistaken about Trump. The Putinistas are another story.
There’s a difference between seeing that someone is a strong leader and thinking he is our friend. We wish we had a strong leader like Putin for OUR country. FR Putinistas are confused. Trump isn’t.
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