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The Minister of justice of the Czech Republic Robert Pelikan promised the leader of the art group “War” Oleg Vorotnikov not to extradite him to Russia. The video of the conversation posted on the YouTube channel of the band on Friday, July 7.
“Well, why should I send you back? No!” says Pelikan. Collars it says that it will be the choice of the Minister.
“Yes, that would be my choice. And I’m in it. Don’t worry. Like I said, I’m sure you won’t, and it was clear that I am not sending you to Russia”, — said the head of the Czech Ministry of justice.
In may it was reported that the Prague city Prosecutor’s office issued a warrant for the arrest of Vorotnikov. This is due to the failure of the artist of the requirements of the court did not remand for consideration of his case for extradition to Russia.
Actionist in 2013 is in the international wanted list. In Russia, concerning it criminal case under three articles: “Hooliganism”, “Insult of representative of power” and “violence against a representative of authorities.” Charges were brought against Vorotnikov after his participation in “March of dissent” on March 31, 2011. According to investigators, the leader of the “War” tore the caps with police and hit one of them.