An unique trip with 14 residents of Ukraine– participants of the staff of the Ruta vessel, that returned residence after greater than 3 years of jail time in Libya, landed atBoryspil International Airport President Volodymyr Zelenskyy complimented the arrival of fellow-countrymans in the homeland.
“Our task is to return Ukrainian citizens. I am very glad that after almost three and a half years behind bars in Libya, 14 members of the crew of the Ruta tanker returned home. I am happy for them, for their families,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed.
The President gave thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and also all those that aided for their effective job.
In April 2017, Ukrainian seafarers were apprehended in Libya on costs of participation in the contraband of oil items. Due to the challenging residential political and also safety scenario in this nation, the factor to consider of the instance of Ukrainians by the Libyan courts has actually not been finished for a very long time.
Due to the worked with activities of the appropriate authorities, Ukraine handled to accomplish lead to settlements with the Libyan event and also return our residents residence.
Reference: president.gov.ua