WASHINGTON – The United States said it is concerned over the “callous and outrageous” treatment by Russia of detained Ukrainian pilot and Parliament member Nadia Savchenko. Speaking at a May 5 news briefing in Washington, State Department spokesperson Jeff Rathke called on Russia to immediately release Ms. Savchenko and all other hostages. “We reiterate our serious concerns over her treatment in detention and reports that she is gravely ill while she remains a hostage to Russian authorities,” Mr. Rathke said. (RFE/RL)
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