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Putin pardoned a woman convicted of treason

The corresponding decree was signed, citing “humanitarian principles”.

Russian President Vladimir Putin pardoned a resident of Sochi, Oksana Sewaside that in 2016, condemned for treason in the form espionage.

According to the document, a woman is exempt from further punishment in form of imprisonment.

As noted, the President signed a decree “guided by the principles of humanity.” It shall enter into force five days after its official publication.

Earlier it was reported that 46-year-old woman was sentenced to seven years penal colony on charges of treason. Krasnodar regional court ruled in March, but by December this was not known.

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