A Russian self-proclaimed blogger arrested last August in Albania on spying charges has applied for asylum in an attempt to escape extradition because she fears persecution in Moscow, her lawyer said. | Reuters
The request for asylum said Timofeeva has openly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Ukraine.In February the Albanian Ministry of Justice approved a request from Moscow to extradite Timofeeva where she faces similar charges.
Albania, as have most European countries, joined the European Union in putting sanctions on Russia for the invasion. “The prosecution in Albania has no facts to incriminate and punish her on espionage charges … she was only taking photos of old and destroyed buildings,” Shehu said.The ministry’s website says the plant now provides manufacturing services for the defense industry. In the past, it was also used to dismantle small arms and ammunition.
“Two countries, Albania and Russia, accuse Lana of espionage because she takes artistic photos of abandoned places. As ridiculous as it sounds this is a Kafkian reality for Lana,” her Instagram account says. The account is maintained by Timofeeva’s friends, it says.
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