President Putin bears personal responsibility for the safety and security of renowned filmmaker Alexander Sokurov
Statement by the Yabloko party Chairman, 13.12.2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJX-hPb6hNQ
At the meeting of the Human Rights Council with President Vladimir Putin the outstanding Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov openly, clearly and very powerfully expressed his deepest concern about the state of affairs and political developments taking place in our country.
The words and stance of Alexander Sokurov can be treated in different ways – one may agree or disagree. However, threats, personal insults and disgusting rudeness addressed to him after the meeting and discussion with the President are categorically unacceptable. What is happening around Sokurov these days only confirms his correctness.
The Russian United Democratic Party Yabloko declares its support for Alexander Sokurov and considers it necessary to emphasise that President Vladimir Putin bears personal responsibility for the safety and security of Alexander Sokurov.
Nikolai Rybakov,
Yabloko Chairman
Posted: December 13th, 2021 under Freedom of Speech, Human Rights.