Boris Nemtsov partner could not see his killers – Republic

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Anna Duricka, partner of Russian dissident shot Boris Nemtsov, on Monday said she did not saw the killer, and had not noticed anything suspicious. She added that since the murder is in the custody of security forces.

In an interview with the independent Russian TV Dożd Duricka stressed that nothing aroused her suspicions when on Friday evening were with Nemtsov at a restaurant near the Red Square.

The 55-year-old Germans had been shot in the center of Moscow, on the big bridge Moskworeckim near Red Square. The politician was shot in the back by four bullets.

“I do not want to talk about what happened on the bridge. (…) I did not see anyone, I do not know where it appeared (the perpetrator), was behind my back “- she said.

Duricka, a citizen of Ukraine and Nemtsov life partner of three years, pointed out that since the murder is under the constant supervision of the Russian security forces and was repeatedly interrogated. Investigators searched her things and they teamed data from her cell phone. As said, the first time was questioned for several hours without a lawyer or a representative of the Ukrainian embassy.

“I have every right to leave the Russian Federation. I’m not suspicious, I am a witness who has made full confessions and did everything possible to help in the investigation, “- said Duricka.

” You do not actually allow me to go anywhere without them. They said it was for security reasons “- she said, referring to the officers guarding it.

Television Dożd announced on Sunday that Duricka lives under police protection in a private apartment, and the investigation has the status of a witness. On Saturday admitted to the Ukrainian consul in Moscow Hennadiy Breskalenkę.

Investigators investigating the death of Nemtsov examine several possible motives, including the murder by a jealous lover, but Duricka rejected this version.

Nemtsov funeral will be held Tuesday Trojekurowskim Cemetery in Moscow. On Sunday in Moscow held a march in his memory, which gathered approx. 52,000 people. Brutal murder Nemtsov, the leader of the Russian democratic opposition and criticism of Vladimir Putin condemned the many world leaders, including USA, Germany, France, Ukraine and the United Nations.

Boris Nemtsov partner could not see his killers – Republic