Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced that Ukrainian special forces have apprehended Viktor Medvedchuk, the pro-Russian Ukrainian politician charged with treason in May 2021 who escaped house arrest four days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. He is considered a close personal friend of Vladimir Putin, who is the godfather of Medvedchuk’s youngest daughter.
Ukraine’s security service – SBU – posted a photo showing Mr Medvedchuk in handcuffs and wearing Ukrainian military fatigues.
The SBU said in a statement: “You can be a pro-Russian politician and work for the aggressor state for years. You may have been hiding from justice lately. You can even wear a Ukrainian military uniform for camouflage.
“But will it help you escape punishment? Not at all! Shackles are waiting for you, and same goes for all traitors to Ukraine like you.”
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