Posted 2/19/2024, 7:17:00 PM
UK Rejects Prisoner Swap for Jailed Putin Critic Despite Health Fears
- UK minister rules out prisoner swap for jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza, a British citizen, despite health concerns
- Kara-Murza's wife wants everything done to get him out of Russia where he faces a 25-year sentence
- MPs urge considering swaps using imprisoned Russian spies, but minister says it would encourage hostage taking
- Calls for UK to review further sanctions on Russia, including over 8,000 people on Navalny's list of Putin allies
- Loophole allows China and India to still import then re-export Russian oil to UK, channeling $141 million to Kremlin