Ukraine has offered a $100,000 reward for transferring Russian Igor Girkin to the Ukrainian army. This was announced by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense via telegram. Girkin is also wanted by the Netherlands for his alleged involvement in the MH17 plane crash.
Ukraine wants to put Girkin on trial for his “participation in the war against our state.” He is accused of terrorist activities, torture and “violation of state sovereignty”.
According to Ukrainian media, Girkin is currently on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. This is also indicated by the Ukrainian ministry on Telegram: “It seems that one of the most famous Russian terrorists has linked his fate with the war against our state.”
In the Netherlands, Girkin is one of the four main suspects in the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine. The plane crash on July 17, 2014 killed all 298 people on board, including 196 Dutch people. Prosecutors have asked for a life sentence for Girkin.
MH17 survivor Piet Ploeg, chairman of Stichting Vliegramp MH17, in a reaction against the ANP, calls it a good thing for Girkin to be “grabbed by the neck” and extradited to the Netherlands. According to Ploeg, there are many relatives who are closely following developments surrounding the Russian. He’s hoping for an arrest. “The miracles are not over yet.”
Ploeg also notes that he hopes the criminal case will not be delayed. The verdict in the case is scheduled for November 17.
Source: NOS
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