Court Upholds Detention of MP Shufrych on State Treason Charges
Date: 2023-10-11 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: POLICY
In a recent development, the Kyiv Court of Appeals has maintained the pre-trial detention of Nestor Shufrych, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, who is facing allegations of state treason. This decision, announced by presiding Judge Viktor Glianyi, signifies a continuation of Shufrych's detention.
The court ruling states, "The court has decided to deny the motion to change the preventive measure. The decision of the Pechersk Court remains in effect." This decision was made following the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv's ruling on September 15, which ordered the detention of Shufrych on charges of state treason, with detention in effect until November 13.
Nestor Shufrych is a prominent pro-Russian politician and has served as a member of the Ukrainian Parliament in the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th convocations. During the 9th convocation, he was a member of the banned political party "Opposition Platform - For Life." Shufrych has been known for his denial of Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine, referring to the conflict as a "civil war."
This legal development is significant as it has implications for the political landscape in Ukraine. Shufrych's detention could have an impact on the balance of power in the Ukrainian Parliament, and it will be closely monitored by both domestic and international observers. The decision to uphold his detention underscores the seriousness of the allegations of state treason and raises questions about the direction of Ukrainian politics.
The situation surrounding Nestor Shufrych's case remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming weeks. The political and legal consequences of this case will likely be the subject of ongoing debate and discussion in Ukraine.
The court ruling states, "The court has decided to deny the motion to change the preventive measure. The decision of the Pechersk Court remains in effect." This decision was made following the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv's ruling on September 15, which ordered the detention of Shufrych on charges of state treason, with detention in effect until November 13.
Nestor Shufrych is a prominent pro-Russian politician and has served as a member of the Ukrainian Parliament in the 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th convocations. During the 9th convocation, he was a member of the banned political party "Opposition Platform - For Life." Shufrych has been known for his denial of Russian aggression in Eastern Ukraine, referring to the conflict as a "civil war."
This legal development is significant as it has implications for the political landscape in Ukraine. Shufrych's detention could have an impact on the balance of power in the Ukrainian Parliament, and it will be closely monitored by both domestic and international observers. The decision to uphold his detention underscores the seriousness of the allegations of state treason and raises questions about the direction of Ukrainian politics.
The situation surrounding Nestor Shufrych's case remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming weeks. The political and legal consequences of this case will likely be the subject of ongoing debate and discussion in Ukraine.
