Kiselyov reprimanded Sokurov for calling on Putin to release a Ukrainian terrorist
Russian TV presenter Dmitry Kiselev made a harsh commentary on director Alexander Sokurov, who the day before at a meeting with Vladimir Putin called on the Russian President to show mercy to Ukrainian Oleg Sentsov, who was sentenced to 20 years in camps for preparing for a terrorist attack in Crimea.
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“There are people living in Crimea now who, if Sentsov had not been stopped, might not have existed anymore. And, if Sentsov had not been proportionately punished, then other seekers of sabotage romance from Ukraine would have been invited. Like, let's come here, it's not scary - we'll catch you, but let you go. Return as heroes. So we also need to ask Crimeans about mercy how they understand it. On the other hand, Putin even pardoned the gunner Savchenko. In any case, the topic is not easy...
For director Sokurov, blood is like red paint on the set. For President Putin, this is real suffering, injury and death of his citizens, for whose safety he, as head of state, is responsible...
Sokurov protects Sentsov, and Putin must also take care of protecting Sokurov himself, building a system of merciful justice, where punishment cannot be avoided,” Kiselyov said.
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