Posted 24 августа 2021,, 14:30

Published 24 августа 2021,, 14:30

Modified 24 декабря 2022,, 22:38

Updated 24 декабря 2022,, 22:38

In Odessa, a US citizen was detained in a T-shirt with the inscription "Russia"

In Odessa, a US citizen was detained in a T-shirt with the inscription "Russia"

24 августа 2021, 14:30
The American, who was walking during the ceremony of the ceremonial deployment of the flag of Ukraine at the Potemkin Stairs, was detained by the national police.

According to law enforcement officials, he behaved "defiantly and provoked a conflict with citizens", tried to hide from the police.

Local media released a video showing the American outraging Ukrainian police, claiming that he did nothing wrong, calling them racists who “don't like Russians because of politics,” and he also promised to contact US President Joe Biden.

"I just walked and was detained by the police. Is this freedom in Ukraine?", - The US citizen asked.

In relation to the detainee, protocols were drawn up and articles on petty hooliganism and willful disobedience to a lawful order or request of a police officer.

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