Former Labour Prime Minister Alfred Sant has abstained on a European Parliament resolution on Russia, calling on the EU and Russia to be less confrontational and more objective. It also called for the immediate and unconditional release of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose sentencing is politically motivated and runs counter to Russia’s international human rights obligations. Notwithstanding his abstention, Alfred Sant condemned without any reservations the treatment being given across the line to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. However, the resolution repeats and amplifies accusations that are part of a long exchange game between Russia and its critics. The objectivity and transparency of these claims are doubtful,” Alfred Sant said.

Source: Libya Today May 01, 2021 06:37 UTC