Ukrainian politician Medvedchuk's party: treason case is political reprisal

The Ukrainian political party of pro-Kremlin opposition figure Viktor Medvedchuk on Tuesday said a treason investigation into Medvedchuk and searches of his home were acts of "revenge and reprisals" by the government.

"Such actions of the authorities are an open and cynical political reprisal against the opposition politician," added the statement by the Opposition Platform - For Life party on its website.

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