Topic: Butina accused spies: Russia acting forcefully on Twitter (Read 141 times)

The Russian Foreign Ministry's Twitter account has changed the avatar and released a new hashtag, calling for the release of Russian woman Maria Butina, who is being held in the US for allegedly acting as a scapegoat. member of the Russian government.

The new Russian Foreign Ministry's two new hints include #NewProfilePic (new profile photo) and #FreeMariaButina (free Maria Butina release).

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Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tweeter with new post.
According to Sputnik, representatives of the Russian embassy on July 19 visited Butina, still in custody, alleging plotting to spy in the United States and acting as an employee. Foreign intelligence without registration with the US Department of Justice - two allegations Butina has dismissed.

Butina was arrested on July 15 and charged with spying for the Russian government. According to AFP, federal court in Washington, DC on July 18 did not allow bail for bail on concerns that Russian citizens might escape from the United States.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zaharova said Butina was arrested just before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, and the timing of the arrest. showing intent to disrupt the meeting and ruin the atmosphere of the event.

"It looks like the FBI is doing a political job instead of performing anti-crime missions," Zakharova said.

"For our part, we are taking all possible measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Russian citizens," Zakharova pointed out.

Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov also said Wednesday that the Russian embassy in the United States has done everything in its power to arrange a meeting with Butina and solve her problem as fast the better.