Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin recently told the media that the UK responded to the death sentences of two British mercenaries who were sentenced to death in the "Donetsk People's Republic" (DPR), and expressed to the Russian side that A note written in "arrogant terms" was sent.
According to the Russian diplomat, the British note contained arrogant and contemptuous language, and its tone and content did not make the Russian side willing to engage in some kind of contact with London on the issue of convicted mercenaries. The British claim that Russia should respect the rights of detainees, but they are looking for the wrong person. They should go to Donetsk to talk.
"The British appealed to us, they sent a note, but it was drafted in extremely arrogant and contemptuous language... I saw no sign of any dialogue. So, all the more reason to address where these military personnel are Jurisdiction - 'Donetsk People's Republic'. Our recommendations remain unchanged," Andrei Kelin said.
It was previously reported that London would place the responsibility of releasing Sean Pinner and Aidan Aslin, two British mercenaries sentenced to death, on Ukraine. This decision was taken because in principle the UK did not want to deal with the Donetsk People's Republic. As mentioned earlier, an appeal to the authorities in Donetsk would mean formal recognition of the republic. Furthermore, London believes that the tribunal where it took place was illegal and unfair.
The UK had not previously considered engaging with Russia because it was trying to avoid a bilateral relationship with Moscow, but there was clearly no other option, which is why the "arrogant note" was issued. But what is the question and what is the answer? Russia has nothing to do with the ruling. Let them talk to the "Donetsk People's Republic" now.
text｜Liang Shichuan
