Russian authorities have added former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to their wanted list, along with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his predecessor Petro Poroshenko, and several officials and lawmakers from Ukraine and NATO countries. Tymoshenko, who leads the Batkivshchyna party, is facing unspecified criminal charges according to Russian state media.
Other notable figures on the list include Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who has been targeted due to her efforts to remove Soviet-era monuments in Estonia. This move by Russia reflects its laws against the “rehabilitation of Nazism” and the protection of war memorials. The list also includes cabinet ministers from Estonia and Lithuania, as well as the International Criminal Court prosecutor who previously prepared a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on war crimes charges.
Furthermore, Russian authorities have charged the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, for what they consider “terrorist” activities, including drone strikes on Russian infrastructure. This development highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as their respective allies in NATO and the EU.
Tymoshenko and her party have not yet commented on the situation, but the inclusion of prominent figures like Kallas on the wanted list underscores the broader geopolitical implications of Russia’s actions. The international community will be closely monitoring these developments as they continue to unfold.
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