According to the Russian TV Today (RT) website on the 25th, an adviser to the Ukrainian Presidential Office told local media that Vyacheslav Boguslaev, the president of Ukrainian aviation engine company Motorsic, may be used to exchange captured personnel with Russia. According to the Ukrainian government, Boguslaev was charged with treason and was arrested recently on suspicion of selling products to Russia.
mk Khail Podolak Source: Ukrainian Presidential Office
Kiev A court ordered the pre-trial detention of 83-year-old Boguslaev on Monday. The Ukrainian National Security Agency previously claimed that he had been secretly selling parts and engines to Russian helicopter manufacturers. On the same day, Mikhail Podolak, the director of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, said in an interview that Ukrainian side can use Boguslaev to exchange Ukrainian soldiers captured by the Russian army.
"Ukraine's Truth" said that when asked in an interview whether Ukraine ruled out the possibility of exchange Boguslaev, Podolak replied: "No, we will not (rule out the possibility of exchange). If necessary, we will do our best to bring back real Ukrainian citizens. These people (referring to Boguslaev) can also be included in the exchange list." RT pointed out that he was saying that Boguslaev is different from those Ukrainians who may use him to exchange back, he is a "fake" Ukrainian citizen.
Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov Source: Visual China
On Tuesday, when asked whether Russia and Ukraine could have such an exchange, Russian Presidential Press Secretary and spokesman for Krishna Peskov responded that Krishna did not deal with the issue of exchange of detainees, "As far as we know, Podolak does not deal with the exchange of exchanges. Let us leave this work to those who are engaged in it."
In response to Ukrainian claims that Boguslaev secretly sold products to Russia, the Russian Technology Group stated on the 23rd that Russia has successfully achieved import substitution and has not cooperated with Ukrainian company Motor Sich since 2014.
RT report pointed out that in an interview with Prague Ukraine, Podolak welcomed Boguslaev's arrest, saying that Ukrainian President Zelensky's office gave an "absolutely positive reaction" to this. He also said that he hopes that such prosecutions will increase in the future.
Boguslaev Data picture
According to reports, in addition to taking charge of Motorsic company since 1991, Boguslaev is also a senior politician and has served as a member of the Ukrainian parliament many times. From the first president after Ukrainian independence to the government period of the former president Yanukovych , Boguslaev also held various advisory positions. In 2000, he was awarded the title of "Hero of Ukraine" for his achievements, which was one of many honors he received.
RT reported that Ukrainian prosecutors charged Boguslaev with treason, a felony that could result in at least 10 years in prison. The first trial against him was held secretly. Oleg Dzyuba, another executive of Motorsic and head of exports, has also been arrested. (Editor: HHJ)
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