The Embassy of the Russian Federation concerned about the fate of Russians in American prisons

the Russian Embassy in the United States called on American authorities to release jailed Russians on the background of the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19. This was said yesterday the head of the Russian Embassy Anatoly Antonov.

According to him, a special concern of the prisoners suffering from serious diseases. They are more susceptible to the risk of Contracting coronavirus.

the Diplomats also sent to the state Department a note with the requirement to provide the Russian citizen Konstantin Yaroshenko necessary medical care. “We are concerned about the health of Russian citizen Yaroshenko in prison “Danbury”, — said the diplomat. — Without explanation, the prison administration refuses to our compatriot in receiving dental treatment and necessary drugs. Inmate complaints and letters from the Embassy to the management of the prison are being ignored”.