Russia – France applauds the release of several political prisoners (2 Aug. 2024)

France shares the joy of the families and allied governments following the release of a number of political prisoners jailed in Russia, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin, Oleg Orlov, Alexandra Skochilenko, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, Rico Krieger, Patrick Schöbel and Kevin Lik. We also express our relief, especially in light of the conditions to which they were subjected in prison and the resulting threat to their health. We pay tribute to the courage of the men (…)