MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Wednesday, Poroshenko said he was ready to perform a prisoner exchange with Russia to secure the prompt return of Savchenko to Ukraine. The following day, one of her lawyers, Nikolai Polozov said she had begun taking liquids but would continue the hunger strike.
"We, undoubtedly, took note of the yesterday's statement made by the Ukrainian president. I cannot say anything more [on this issue] but to add that we also have fixed today’s statement by Savchenko’s lawyer," Peskov told reporters. "We would like to remind once again that the trial is still under way."
The 34-year-old woman, is facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted. The sentencing by a Russian court in the southern Russian region of Rostov-on-Don has been scheduled for March 21-22.
