Mr. Yashin expressed his refusal to accept the role of an emigrant and mentioned that the Russian Constitution prohibits sending citizens abroad without consent. He emphasized that he did not agree to be exchanged, and returning could mean facing a fate similar to Aleksei Navalny's tragic death.
Furthermore, Mr. Yashin highlighted the pressure placed on him not to return, as it could hinder potential exchanges of other political prisoners. He also criticized being exchanged for a convicted killer, expressing distress over his freedom obtained in such a manner.
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