Interfax: Russia’s enemy are seeking introduction death penalty in Russia – Lukin

MOSCOW. Dec 30 (Interfax) – Russian human rights ombudsman Vladimir Lukin has condemned the calls for toughening the Russian legislation and lifting the moratorium on the death penalty as a reaction to the terrorist attacks in Volgograd.

“We shouldn’t give in to all hysterical calls to toughen everything, close everything, and introduce the death penalty. It’s what our enemies are seeking,” Lukin told Interfax on Monday.

“The purpose of these terrorist attacks is to fuel anger and hatred in our society, fuel animal feelings. I would like to call on people who are engaged in locating terrorists and reacting to these explosions to manifest their high professionalism and reserve in reacting to these terrorist acts,” Lukin said.

“I would like to tell the terrorists: what you are now doing is brutal crimes and a big mistake. Do you want to fuel animal instincts in our society? It won’t work. And if it works, you will be quashed. However, it will kill not only you, but also many people, including people who are close to you. There is a need to look for political solutions to all conflicts, not such brutal solutions. Come to reason,” Lukin said.

“I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the relatives of the people killed in the two horrible terrorist attacks in Volgograd. May God help them get survive this horrible tragedy with our support,” Lukin said.

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