Medvedev called the intimidation actions of Russian scientists doomed to failure

Russia can protect its scientists working abroad, but actions aimed at intimidating them are doomed to failure. This was announced on May 25 by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

"Blackmail, provocations, threats and hostage—taking are, one might say, the "corporate identity of our enemies." Unfortunately, we have already seen this. <...> Intimidation actions against them (scientists. — Ed.) are doomed to failure. As the story of the archaeologist [Alexander] Butyagin shows, our state is able to protect its citizens," he said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Medvedev said that Moscow pays great attention to the safety of Russians staying abroad. When asked about the possible development of special recommendations for scientists to stay in other countries, he pointed out that such measures were pointless.

"If scientists are placed in a kind of "golden cage" and their every step is monitored outside the country, it will become the fulfillment of the dream of those who are trying their best to isolate Russian science," Medvedev added.

As indicated by Газета.ги The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation noted that Russian scientists have weight and authority in the world community, as well as knowledge about behavior in a prestigious international environment.

"I was shocked, but I didn't lose my presence of mind."

Russian archaeologist and historian Alexander Butyagin — about imprisonment in Poland and plans for freedom

Vadim Maiko, Director of the Institute of Archeology of the Republic of Crimea of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), told Izvestia on April 28 that the release of archaeologist Butyagin was a historic event. This, as the expert added, is the first precedent when the Polish authorities listened to Russia's position. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the process "very difficult and responsible" the next day.