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May 23rd, 2015 
David Schulberg 
Russia has urged its citizens to weigh all the risks before traveling abroad, warning that the US is on a global “hunt” for Russian nationals, according to the latest statement published by the Foreign Ministry.
Russian citizens abroad
face a very “real” threat of being detained or arrested
by US law enforcement and special services, especially when
traveling to countries that have extradition treaties with
Washington, the ministry said on its website.
There have been over a dozen cases demonstrating just that, the
statement added. “The American authorities continue the
unacceptable practice of ‘hunting’ for Russians all over the
world, ignoring the norms of international laws and twisting the
arms of other states.”
READ MORE: Investigators launch criminal case against US agents
over pilot kidnapping, torture
American forces have in effect kidnapped Russians from other
countries, the statement said, citing the case of Roman
Seleznyov, who was abducted by American agents in the Maldives,
and then forcibly transported to the US in July 2014. He is still
being held in custody, awaiting trial.
“By believing that it is allowed to do all it wants,
Washington goes as far as kidnapping our citizens,” the
ministry said.
Those who get detained by US services face prejudicial justice,
including threats demanding confessions, despite lack of any
evidence. Even if the American authorities fail to secure a
confession, the detainees are slapped with huge prison terms, the
ministry said.
READ
MORE: Moscow rips into ‘vicious practice’ of extraditing Russian
nationals to US
Examples of such cases include Viktor Bout and Konstantin
Yaroshenko.
READ
MORE: Russia’s Foreign Ministry urges US ‘to stop harassing
kidnapped Russian MP’s son’
In the most recent development, a New York court has refused to
hold a retrial in the case of Russia pilot Yaroshenko, who was
given a 20-year sentence in 2011 for allegedly participating in a
conspiracy to smuggle drugs to the US. He was arrested in Liberia
following a sting operation and handed over to the US, despite
protests from Russia and violations of the diplomatic code.
Meanwhile, back in 2012, the US Justice Department declined
Russia’s request to repatriate businessman Viktor Bout, who is
currently serving a 25-year prison term.
American authorities are accused of violating procedures and
using bribery to strong-arm Thailand into surrendering Bout.
During the trial, the prosecution relied heavily on the testimony
of undercover agents rather than actual material evidence, as
both Bout and Yaroshenko pleaded not guilty in court.
READ MORE: US rejects Russia’s extradition request for
jailed businessman Bout
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