"The Minsk agreements have a provision obliging Ukraine to declare an amnesty for the separatists. However, according to the Geneva Convention, only minor crimes are subject to amnesty, and in the course of disarmament of the parties. Heavy criminals cannot qualify for an amnesty," political expert Oleksandr Palij told Glavnoe June 20.
Minor crimes include participation in guarding the infrastructure or construction work.
Those with blood on their hands can’t be amnestied, the expert said.
Demanding an amnesty, the separatists forget that in line with the Minsk agreements all foreigners have to leave the conflict zone – all Russian mercenaries, “volunteers” and others. When this provision is fulfilled, Ukraine will declare an amnesty,” the expert said.
