Finland refuses to extradite Russian militant Petrovsky to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The Supreme Court of Finland has rejected Ukraine's request for the extradition of Russian neo-Nazi leader Jan Petrovsky, citing poor prison conditions in Ukraine that violate human rights.
Finland did not allow the extradition to Ukraine of one of the leaders of the Russian neo-Nazi group Rusich, Jan Petrovsky. This was reported by the Helsingin Sanomat with reference to the decision of the Supreme Court of Finland, UNN reports.
Details
One of the reasons given by the Supreme Court of Finland for refusing to extradite the Russian militant to Ukraine was the conditions of detention in Ukrainian prisons. In particular, it is noted that the European Court of Human Rights has recognized that they violate Article 3 of the Convention on Human Rights.
According to the Supreme Court of Finland, Petrovsky will face degrading treatment in Ukraine.
In particular, it is stated that conditions in Ukrainian prisons have deteriorated even further during the war and may pose a threat to life and health. In addition, torture and violence against persons suspected of collaborating with Russia are possible.
Addendum
The Russian is being investigated by the Security Service of Ukraine on suspicion of participation in a terrorist organization. According to the investigation, in 2014, Petrovsky, together with terrorists of the so-called "luhansk People's Republic," fought against Ukraine as part of the so-called "Rusych" sabotage and assault reconnaissance group.
Since 2015, the Russian militant has been accused by Ukraine of committing crimes in Donbas under Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - creation of a terrorist group or terrorist organization, leadership of such a group or organization or participation in it.
The man is under sanctions imposed by the EU, the US, Japan, Switzerland and New Zealand.
To recap,
Three collaborators who worked with Russians in the occupied parts of Kharkiv and Luhansk regions received real prison terms.
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