Ukrainian Political Prisoner Sentsov Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Until Prisoners' Release

68 views · Published 22 May 2018 · 2:45 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: UATV English · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Ukrainian filmmaker began a hunger strike nine days ago demanding the release of 64 Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia. Sentsov's lawyer says his client is determined to only end his protest after the prisoners' release. 
Ukrainian authorities have said they are considering a prisoner exchange with Russia in order to secure the release of Sentsov.
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