Did Ukraine Really Catch Russia’s Closest Ally

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A pro-Russian politician fugitive Viktor Medvedchuk, who is deemed to be the closest ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the country, has been captured by Ukrainian forces. The media themselves are now admitting of skewed and manipulative news doing rounds.

New agencies are however claiming that this 67-year-old business tycoon, apparently was residing in Ukraine and is considered one of the richest. His arrest comes over his alleged connections and probably of espionage against Ukraine. If reports are to be believed, Medvedchuk counts Putin among his personal friends and says the Kremlin leader is godfather to his youngest daughter Darya. 

Undated and unlocated images of Medvedchuk were released by Ukraine's security service SBU that purportedly show the business tycoon in handcuffs and wearing a Ukrainian military uniform. 

The lawmaker that is considered Russia friendly, was captured through setting off a trap for him. Once in custody, his arrest was denied by Kremlin. In return, the Ukrainian PM is seeking freedom of captured Ukrainians. It’s a tit-for-tat kind of game that Zelensky is now willing to play with Putin.

Kyiv's crackdown on Medvedchuk had sparked anger in the Kremlin, with Putin vowing at one stage to "respond" to what he called a political persecution. 

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refused to comment on Medvedchuk's detention, telling Russian news wires that "there are a lot of fakes coming from Ukraine" and "this needs to be checked first". 

A video posted on the popular social media platform Telegram states that Zelensky has also offered to swap Medvedchuk for Ukrainians captured by Russia. “I propose to the Russian Federation to exchange this guy of yours for our boys and our girls who are now in Russian captivity.” 

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