The ongoing detention of Ukrainian citizens by Russia has drawn criticism. Among those detained are Nadiya Savchenko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada, and Crimean filmmaker Oleg Sentsov. Concerns have been raised about Ms. Savchenko's health, as she has reportedly been on a hunger strike since December 13 to protest her detention conditions.
Ms. Savchenko is also a delegate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, an organization focused on safeguarding human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe.
A call has been made for Russia and the Russia-backed separatists to release all hostages as per their agreement in Minsk.
"Thank you, Mr. Chair."