Savchenko says will stop hunger strike only if brought back to Ukraine "dead or alive" (message)

Ukrainian female pilot and MP Nadia Savchenko said in a written message that she will only abandon hunger strike if the Russian authorities return her to Ukraine "dead or alive."

"I, Nadia Savchenko, a Ukrainian, a citizen of Ukraine, declare a hunger strike from 04 April, 2016, until  I return to Ukraine dead or alive," Savchenko wrote.

According to her, a dry hunger strike is a protest "against the actions of the Russian government, the Russian special services, the investigators, the court and the Prosecutor's Office, as they all try to conceal their crimes."

Savchenko is positive that these agencies are responsible for the violation of international law, her abduction from Ukraine, forced transportation to the Russian Federation and her illegal holding in Russian prisons, as well as for the sham trial.

"I forbid pulling me out of hunger strike here in the detention facility or anywhere else in Russia. I forbid any lab tests being taken from me and any medicines given. I forbid Russian doctors and prison staff touching me. I only agree to the examination by doctors from Ukraine and Europe,” said Savchenko.

"I forbid moving me anywhere out of my cell and transporting me anywhere else without explanation of the aim of such transportation and naming a destination. I will regard any use of physical force against me as torture and I will resist," she added.

Savchenko stressed that, if she stays alive, she must be taken to a court hearing.

Savchenko’s "last plea" left unsaid in Russian court (full text) "In case of my death I prohibit to dissect my body and I demand it be given uncut to my mother and sister. My decision shall not be amended," said Savchenko.

In addition, she has written in Ukrainian: "In Russia, I trust no one! I am not afraid! I ask for nothing! I’ve said my last word! With Ukraine in my heart!"

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