“…right now, at these moments, the exit of Ukrainian soldiers, Azov military from the territory of Azovstal...And then, for understanding, the death penalty has been retained in the Donetsk People’s Republic. If they end up on the territory of the Russian Federation, we proceed from the fact that all of them must come up to the trial…”
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Irina Vereschuk, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine informs that right now, at these moments, the exit of Ukrainian soldiers, Azov military from the territory of Azovstal continues. The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has not yet commented on this information, but we can probably say that right now we are witnessing the most massive yielding those people whom Zelenskyi and the entire Ukrainian leadership stubbornly called heroes all this time, prohibiting them to surrender, prisoners. But also pay attention to the condition of these people. Some are walking, as they say, on their own feet, and also carrying their comrades. Others are practically unconscious. Some have broken legs and arms. Once again, all of them will receive medical care. And then, for understanding, the death penalty has been retained in the Donetsk People’s Republic. If they end up on the territory of the Russian Federation, we proceed from the fact that all of them must come up to the trial.