State Duma deputy from United Russia Andrei Kolesnik allowed the introduction of the death penalty for citizens who left and criticize Russia, since, in his opinion, this is betrayal. Kolesnik said about this to the Russian media, commenting on the practice of “correspondence sentences.”
“I personally have my opinion – although maybe I will express it on parliament – if a person has committed some serious crimes against Russia, then there may be others. And this sentence can be executed in the territory in which he is located “, – the deputy threatened.
The media representative clarified whether it is about the death penalty.
“For betrayal, this exceptional measure of punishment can be used. Now we have a moratorium on the death penalty, although it exists in our legislation. The decision to remove the moratorium is made not by the State Duma, but by the court. Although many in the State Duma are inclined to do this,” – Kolesnik answered.