Savchenko’s state of health critical – Klimkin

When asked about possible exchange, Klimkin said: “The sentence on Russian citizens should be passed [in Ukraine]. After the sentence, we’ll try to work as fast as we can [on the issue of exchange], understanding that every hour of Nadiya’s stay and the state of her health are very important for us,” Klimkin said. At the same time, he failed to comment for whom they were planning to exchange Savchenko: “I don’t want to tell about the details now, as it could do harm”. Savchenko, a military pilot and MP, was sentenced to 22 years in jail for involvement in the murder of two Russian journalists covering the eastern Ukraine conflict in June 2014. She denies the charges claiming she was kidnapped by pro-Russian separatists and illegally transported to Russia. World leaders have repeatedly condemned her trial and called for Savchenko’s release.