Ukraine Accuses Russia of Illegally Detaining Beloved Biologist Over Krill Fishing Row in Antarctica.
A Ukrainian biologist, 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov, has been detained by the Kremlin on charges of high treason over his support for marine protected areas in Antarctica. The allegations stem from Pshenichnov's involvement with the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and his research on krill harvesting.
According to Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Pshenichnov was a victim of trumped-up charges brought by Russia in an attempt to undermine the scientist's contributions to CCAMLR. The ambassador stated that Pshenichnov had devoted his life to studying and conserving Antarctic marine resources.
Critics say Russia is seeking to silence Pshenichnov as part of its efforts to loosen restrictions on krill trawling in Antarctica. This row has sparked outrage among conservationists, with the Blue Marine Foundation stating that Pshenichnov was imprisoned for providing scientific evidence about the impact of krill fishing on the Antarctic ecosystem.
International pressure is mounting on Russia to release Pshenichnov, who has been living in Kerch, Crimea, with his family. Fellow scientists and researchers have described him as an outstanding contributor to CCAMLR and expressed deep concern over his detention.
The detention of Pshenichnov highlights the growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent years, particularly regarding the annexation of Crimea. The incident has also brought attention to the need for greater protection and conservation efforts in Antarctica's fragile ecosystem.
A diplomatic row is unfolding as Australia and the UK have condemned Russia's actions, with many countries calling on Moscow to release Pshenichnov unconditionally.
A Ukrainian biologist, 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov, has been detained by the Kremlin on charges of high treason over his support for marine protected areas in Antarctica. The allegations stem from Pshenichnov's involvement with the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and his research on krill harvesting.
According to Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Pshenichnov was a victim of trumped-up charges brought by Russia in an attempt to undermine the scientist's contributions to CCAMLR. The ambassador stated that Pshenichnov had devoted his life to studying and conserving Antarctic marine resources.
Critics say Russia is seeking to silence Pshenichnov as part of its efforts to loosen restrictions on krill trawling in Antarctica. This row has sparked outrage among conservationists, with the Blue Marine Foundation stating that Pshenichnov was imprisoned for providing scientific evidence about the impact of krill fishing on the Antarctic ecosystem.
International pressure is mounting on Russia to release Pshenichnov, who has been living in Kerch, Crimea, with his family. Fellow scientists and researchers have described him as an outstanding contributor to CCAMLR and expressed deep concern over his detention.
The detention of Pshenichnov highlights the growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent years, particularly regarding the annexation of Crimea. The incident has also brought attention to the need for greater protection and conservation efforts in Antarctica's fragile ecosystem.
A diplomatic row is unfolding as Australia and the UK have condemned Russia's actions, with many countries calling on Moscow to release Pshenichnov unconditionally.
he just wants 2 help preserve antarcticas krill population but instead hes gettin detained by russia 
