Dmitry Medvedev monitored the situation personally. On his instructions, consultations were held with the Tajik authorities and all measures taken to protect the rights of the Russian citizen.
Dmitry Medvedev has repeatedly stated that the Russian leadership will always defend the interests of Russian citizens and provide them with necessary assistance and support in difficult situations.
Today, the appeals commission of the Khatlon regional court ruled to release Rolkan-hired pilots, Russian citizen Vladimir Sadovnichy and Estonian citizen Alexei Rudenko, who had been sentenced to imprisonment in Tajikistan.