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Ukrainian pilot jailed in Russia at risk of death

Published: 04 Mar 2015 - 08:27 pm | Last Updated: 16 Jan 2022 - 03:59 pm


Brussels--Ukrainian military pilot Nadia Savchenko, who has been on hunger strike in a Russian jail for nearly three months, is at risk of dying if not released, the EU's foreign policy chief warned Wednesday.

"Ms Savchenko has now been on hunger strike for 82 days. After such an extended period of time, she faces permanent damage to her health, or death," Federica Mogherini said in a statement.

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