Ecuadorian authorities have denied Julian Assange asylum at the London embassy. The founder of WikiLeaks was detained by British police, and this has already been called the biggest betrayal in the history of Ecuador. Why are they taking revenge on Assange and what awaits him?
Australian programmer and journalist Julian Assange became widely known after the website WikiLeaks, which he founded, published secret documents from the US State Department in 2010, as well as materials related to military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But it was quite difficult to find out who the police, supporting by the arms, were leading out of the building. Assange had grown a beard and looked nothing like the energetic man he had previously appeared in photographs.
According to Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno, Assange was denied asylum due to his repeated violations of international conventions.
He is expected to remain in custody at a central London police station until he appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Why is the President of Ecuador accused of treason?
Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa called the current government's decision the biggest betrayal in the country's history. “What he (Moreno - editor’s note) did is a crime that humanity will never forget,” Correa said.
London, on the contrary, thanked Moreno. The British Foreign Office believes that justice has triumphed. The representative of the Russian diplomatic department, Maria Zakharova, has a different opinion. “The hand of “democracy” is squeezing the throat of freedom,” she noted. The Kremlin expressed hope that the rights of the arrested person will be respected.
Ecuador sheltered Assange because the former president had left-of-center views, criticized U.S. policies and welcomed WikiLeaks' release of secret documents about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Even before the Internet activist needed asylum, he managed to personally meet Correa: he interviewed him for the Russia Today channel.
However, in 2017, the government in Ecuador changed, and the country set a course for rapprochement with the United States. The new president called Assange “a stone in his shoe” and immediately made it clear that his stay on the embassy premises would not be prolonged.
According to Correa, the moment of truth came at the end of June last year, when US Vice President Michael Pence arrived in Ecuador for a visit. Then everything was decided. “You have no doubt: Lenin is simply a hypocrite. He has already agreed with the Americans on the fate of Assange. And now he is trying to make us swallow the pill, saying that Ecuador is supposedly continuing the dialogue,” Correa said in an interview with the Russia Today channel.
How Assange made new enemies
The day before his arrest, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristin Hrafnsson said that Assange was under total surveillance. “WikiLeaks uncovered a large-scale espionage operation against Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian embassy,” he noted. According to him, cameras and voice recorders were placed around Assange, and the information received was transferred to the Donald Trump administration.
Hrafnsson clarified that Assange was going to be expelled from the embassy a week earlier. This did not happen only because WikiLeaks released this information. A high-ranking source told the portal about the plans of the Ecuadorian authorities, but the head of the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, Jose Valencia, denied the rumors.
Assange's expulsion was preceded by the corruption scandal surrounding Moreno. In February, WikiLeaks published a package of INA Papers, which traced the operations of the offshore company INA Investment, founded by the brother of the Ecuadorian leader. Quito said it was a conspiracy between Assange and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and former Ecuadorian leader Rafael Correa to overthrow Moreno.
In early April, Moreno complained about Assange's behavior at Ecuador's London mission. “We must protect the life of Mr. Assange, but he has already crossed all boundaries in terms of violating the agreement that we came to with him,” the president said. “This does not mean that he cannot speak freely, but he cannot lie and hack.” ". At the same time, back in February last year it became known that Assange at the embassy was deprived of the opportunity to interact with the outside world, in particular, his Internet access was cut off.
Why Sweden stopped its prosecution of Assange
At the end of last year, Western media, citing sources, reported that Assange would be charged in the United States. This was never officially confirmed, but it was because of Washington’s position that Assange had to take refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy six years ago.
In May 2017, Sweden stopped investigating two rape cases in which the portal’s founder was accused. Assange demanded compensation from the country's government for legal costs in the amount of 900 thousand euros.
Earlier, in 2015, Swedish prosecutors also dropped three charges against him due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Where did the investigation into the rape case lead?
Assange arrived in Sweden in the summer of 2010, hoping to receive protection from American authorities. But he was investigated for rape. In November 2010, a warrant was issued for his arrest in Stockholm, and Assange was put on the international wanted list. He was detained in London, but was soon released on bail of 240 thousand pounds.
In February 2011, a British court decided to extradite Assange to Sweden, after which a number of successful appeals followed for the WikiLeaks founder.
British authorities placed him under house arrest before deciding whether to extradite him to Sweden. Breaking his promise to the authorities, Assange asked for asylum at the Ecuadorian embassy, which was granted to him. Since then, the UK has had its own claims against the WikiLeaks founder.
What awaits Assange now?
The man was re-arrested on a US extradition request for publishing classified documents, police said. At the same time, Deputy Head of the British Foreign Ministry Alan Duncan said that Assange would not be sent to the United States if he faced the death penalty there.
In the UK, Assange is likely to appear in court on the afternoon of April 11. This is stated on the WikiLeaks Twitter page. British authorities are likely to seek a maximum sentence of 12 months, the man's mother said, citing his lawyer.
At the same time, Swedish prosecutors are considering reopening the rape investigation. Attorney Elizabeth Massey Fritz, who represented the victim, will seek this.
We sincerely congratulate you
Happy Twenty-third of February!
And on Defender's Day we wish
Always be the pride of the country.
We want to be an example for everyone,
We wish you good luck in your business,
Be the first at work
And be picky about your friends.
Let worries not touch you,
Everything is smooth in the family, laughter in the house.
We wish you good health,
May success accompany you.
You men are our pride,
Our strength, power and become.
On Defender's Day we want
I sincerely wish you
Strategic decisions
And the most reliable rear,
Only victories without defeats,
At home so that love awaits,
The spirit was strong, the body was strong,
The friend was faithful for centuries.
Peace over your beloved country,
There is a spark of happiness in the heart.
Congratulations on Defender of the Fatherland Day and I want to wish you strength, courage and bravery! Let every day be successful, every action worthy, every idea excellent, every word firm, and every action confident. I wish you to be healthy, loved and invincible!
Be strong, irresistible,
The bravest and most beloved.
Be young at heart.
Let your dreams come true!
Happy February 23rd
We congratulate you, friends!
We wish you eternal peace
And endless happiness.
Health, fortitude, will,
Love, prosperity in your home,
In matters of success and goodness.
Today we shout to you: “Hurray!”
Health, peace, light, happiness,
Days of bright, light, without bad weather,
Cloudless love, big,
Always happy to be fate!
So that everything comes true, succeeds,
Only joy happened in life.
Fun, endless laughter
On the day of February 23!
For a real man
I wish you valor and strength!
Glorious achievements and victories,
Great success in all matters.
May your health be good,
The mind is alive and the grip is tenacious.
Let everything be with you,
Happy Twenty-third of February!
Happy holiday of courage, glory and strength!
We honor you, dear men!
And from the bottom of our hearts we wish you with love,
May you have good health.
Clear skies, only peaceful battles,
Career growth and achievements.
May life be generous with all the blessings.
Joy, happiness, love, goodness to you.
On a calendar sheet
February 23,
Which means there are many reasons
Congratulate dear men.
They are strong, they are brave,
They are the defenders of the country!
We wish them strength of spirit,
There is no feather or fluff in the work.
Only positive things in life,
And most importantly - kindness and peace!
Strong, loyal and brave,
And skillful in any matter,
All male humanity
Happy Defender of the Fatherland!
Congratulations on this day!
We wish you to be happy.
Live in a great mood
And know no sorrow.
Prosperity at work
And income increases!
Long and happy years,
Success, joy, victories!
Greetings to the defenders of the Fatherland!
You are a stronghold of peace. And today humanity
Thank you all for my peace
Yes, respect for you is carefully preserved.
Let us resolutely repel the enemy,
And when necessary, stand up for the country.
You, only you alone, are our protection.
Today we will openly say about you:
Cool guys and handsome men everywhere.
Be equal, everyone calm down! Regardless of the years,
May you be successful today and always.
Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23 is, without a doubt, the most favorite holiday of Russian men. Not only military personnel and veterans consider this holiday theirs - since Soviet times, February 23 is an informal holiday for all men. Therefore, on this day it is customary to congratulate not only military personnel (both men and women), but also all males in general, they say, what would we do without you, our defenders.
History of the holiday Defender of the Fatherland Day February 23
The holiday appeared at the dawn of Soviet power and soon became everyone’s favorite - after all, Russia has been at war for almost its entire history - both ancient and modern - which means that military labor has always been held in high esteem.
At first the holiday was called the Day of the Red Army and Navy, then, after the Great Patriotic War- Soviet Army Day and Navy. Today the holiday is called Defender of the Fatherland Day, and since 2002, February 23 has become a day off.
The holiday is widely celebrated not only in Russia, but throughout the entire former Soviet Union - where it is quite official, and in some places almost underground.
Cool congratulations to men on February 23 for SMS and social networks
We offer several completely innocent options for congratulating men on February 23rd and not claiming to be high poetry for SMS messages and statuses on social networks. However, if our readers, and especially female readers, come up with their own options, we think their male friends will be very pleased.
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Happy holiday of courage, glory and strength!
We honor you, dear men!
And from the bottom of our hearts we wish you, with love,
May you have good health!
Clear skies, peaceful battles,
Career growth and achievements.
May life be generous with gifts,
Joy, happiness, love and goodness!
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Happy New Year!
Oh, what am I talking about?!
Was getting ready in passing
Wish you well.
So, today is a holiday -
February 23.
You are my knight, my comrade,
I say this not jokingly.
May there be a lot of health,
You're a hero - oh-ho-ho!
There will be a path home - not a den
And a beautiful car!
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It's time for us to celebrate
February 23,
To please men
Despite the dignity and rank.
In the morning - breakfast in their bed,
For lunch - a kiss,
Dinner - only by candlelight,
Bath - with foam in the petals.
Let the defender rest
Let him gain strength,
After all, the Eighth of March is coming soon,
There's a knock on our window!
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Our heroes, our defenders!
You are expecting congratulations from us!
As a child, you ate semolina porridge,
To protect us as much as possible.
Sometimes you offend us greatly,
We shed tears so abundantly because of you!
Don’t give us flowers, don’t send us letters,
You are always somewhere in free flight!
But still we love you, strong and brave,
AND kind word, no, let's not forget!
We will cherish and kiss you,
But still, sometimes it gets on your nerves!
On Defender of the Fatherland Day, I would like to say words of gratitude to our dear men who protect not only their homeland, but also their own families and all civilians. You can compose your congratulations on February 23 yourself or find beautiful words on the Internet. The main thing is that they come from the heart, and your defender feels how much you value him.
Official congratulations on February 23
On this solemn day, words of congratulations are addressed to fathers, grandfathers, sons, brothers, and husbands. The bosses congratulate their subordinates, but it is especially important to hear congratulatory words to those who serve for the good of our Motherland: the military, employees of internal affairs bodies, the Navy, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Regardless of whether a man served or not, women try to say pleasant words, thank you for everything that the stronger sex does for their families and homeland. But not only men are congratulated on February 23, as has been customary for many years. Many women serve for the good of our country, protect, help, and often risk their lives for the peace of civilians.
Congratulatory words in official prose may sound like this:
Every man considers it his duty to protect his homeland, as well as his family and loved ones. I would like to wish you a peaceful sky above your head, success in all your endeavors, a reliable rear and good health.
Men stand guard over peace in our country, for which I bow to them. You are our support and support, so we want to wish you fortitude, self-confidence, personal happiness and the fulfillment of your most incredible desires.
You are brave fighters who are ready to rush into battle, not sparing their lives. We appreciate your courage and heroism, courage and courage. Always stay close, protect and protect us, so that everyone can live in a calm, peaceful country.
Let me congratulate you on February 23,
Talk about your strength and courage without hiding.
You are always ready to fight, to stand up for our defense,
For your valor and courage, there is something to respect you for.
We wish you health, numerous victories,
Live many joyful, happy years.
Happy Defender of the Fatherland
We will congratulate you,
Peaceful, wonderful happiness
Allow me to wish you.
Let your wishes come true
In all matters you only have victories,
Love, good luck, prosperity
And many, many long years.
The holiday of courage and strength has come to us today,
We wish you good luck in everything,
To resolve quickly and easily
All the most difficult tasks.
So that dreams come true again and again,
And the circle of friends became wider over the years,
May care and love surround you,
May there be peace in your world.
Wishes for boys in kindergarten, school, technical school, university
In preschool and school institutions, as well as in universities, girls prepare gifts and congratulations for boys on February 23. Regardless of the fact that this holiday is a day of honoring those who serve and protect the Motherland, men at any age are considered defenders, so they are congratulated, they say good wishes, bring surprises.
Kindergartens hold holiday matinees, and here are the poems children can read on February 23:
I want to be a soldier
To protect my mother,
Be strong like dad
Don't hurt kids.
Congratulations to everyone today
Happy February 23rd!
I wish you happiness, joy,
The sun is peaceful and kind.
We'll grow up soon
And we will all go to serve.
We will protect you
Let's not let anyone offend!
Congratulations to all the boys
And of course our daddies.
Protect us little ones
And also beloved mothers.
Don't offend us,
Protect from harm.
Happy holiday to all of you, cheers!
We wish you peace and goodness.
Congratulatory poems for students of schools, technical schools, universities:
February 23 is a wonderful holiday,
We will definitely congratulate men of all ages.
We wish you health, success and good luck,
And also a peaceful sky and sun to boot.
Courage and valor are your strong point,
Today we hurried to class with congratulations.
We want to wish you strength, good luck and luck,
Good health, vigor, patience.
Our grandfathers and great-grandfathers, without sparing their lives, went to defend the Motherland, took risks for the sake of the peaceful sky under which we now live. Dear boys, we hope that you will continue the work of our ancestors and will always show valor, honor and courage. We wish you health, fulfillment of desires and strength to always protect us, fragile girls, from various troubles.
On behalf of the female half of our team, we would like to congratulate you on February 23 and wish you peace, kindness, and good deeds. Be brave, honest, take the side of the weak, help as much as possible so that we can be proud of you!
Congratulations on February 23 for defenders of the Fatherland
Not only men protect the Motherland and come to the defense of civilians. Beautiful girls often risk their lives to do their job. They do it bravely, boldly and decisively.
How can you congratulate the defenders of the Fatherland in prose:
A beautiful, but at the same time, a strong half of humanity! Congratulations on your holiday! Along with men, you defend our Motherland, without fear of difficulties. With your fragile shoulders you pave the way for us to a bright future. Let your beauty become the most powerful weapon against troubles and enemies, and you be our salvation! Love, kindness and happiness!
The most beautiful part of our valiant army, our dear ladies! Let me congratulate you on the holiday of February 23rd. Despite the difficult profession you have chosen, always remain as beautiful, delightful and sensitive. We wish you to always feel the support of your loved ones, career growth and sincerity that always lives in your hearts.
Women, regardless of shoulder straps and ranks, love to receive flowers from men and hear beautiful words addressed to them. Surprise them and read a touching poem for the holiday:
Let your beautiful eyes not be clouded by tears,
We wish you summer warmth in your soul, even in frosty weather.
Shine with light so that we can warm ourselves in it,
And despite the hardships, let there be lightness in your heart.
You hide kind hearts under a strict uniform
And you will stand in the war until the end.
We believe in you, our dear women,
Let me congratulate you, dear ones.
We wish you to always be beautiful,
And most importantly - happy.
Congratulations on February 23 by name
If you want to congratulate men in an unusual and original way, pay attention to personalized congratulations on February 23:
The name "Alexander" protector means
Always protects from troubles and misfortunes.
Live, Alexander, and know no sorrow,
Protect your family in every possible way.
Artem, your name means “healthy”,
May it remain so for many years to come.
I wish life is harsh
You never saw it.
I also wish only victories
Happy, long, long years.
“Anton” means “entering into battle”
You are strong and brave, just a hero.
Beloved defender, brave fighter,
A wonderful man, a beloved father.
On Defenders of the Fatherland Day, at the end of February
I want to congratulate you, I love you, Anton!
Beautiful congratulations on February 23
New touching congratulations Happy February 23rd can be in prose or poetry. The main thing is that the words touch the soul and penetrate into the very heart of those to whom they are addressed.
Such admirable human qualities as valor, honor, courage and bravery will always come first. Men who are ready to help at the first call deserve respect and admiration. Let those who possess these qualities not become an exception, and then our lives will be cloudless and happy.
Thank you to our men for admiring us and always lending a strong, reliable shoulder in difficult moments. Thank you for your courage loving hearts, empathy and support. We wish you happiness, that you are surrounded by reliable people, and that your friends always come to your aid in difficult times.
Thank you for continuing to defend our Motherland with dignity, as your grandfathers and great-grandfathers did. We wish you confidence, physical and mental strength, faith and good luck in everything.
Original and funny congratulations on February 23 in verse
If a man has a good sense of humor and values creativity and originality, he will surely like unusual congratulations in verse. Laughter, as you know, prolongs life, so please your man with funny congratulatory poems to cheer him up on the holiday.
Congratulations, men,
From February 23,
We know that on this great holiday
You can't give socks as a gift.
We wish you a lot of money
And good luck in everything,
Let the road lead fate
To a warm and cozy home.
I wish you a lot of money in your wallet,
Walk through life lightly.
And it’s better to drive a Porsche,
Good, happy marriage.
For the wife to be a supermodel,
I cooked borscht, stew, jelly.
I always met you with a smile,
I didn’t scold you for meeting friends.
Live, buddy, without troubles,
I send you my greetings, my friend.
May everything be fine with you
Both in work and in personal life.
I wish you luck ocean,
To travel to many countries.
Let all the bad things be forgotten,
There is only luck along the way.
Wishes from children
Sons and daughters sincerely congratulate their dads on February 23, the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy. Men are doubly pleased to receive congratulations from their children, no matter how old they are.
Dad, dear, dear,
I'm always proud of you.
I'll give you candy
I send you my greetings.
I wish the gentle sun
The light was always shining through your window.
Let them go into the distance
Boredom and sadness.
Grandfather, beloved, dearest,
We, grandchildren, congratulate and are proud of you.
We wish you good health, never get sick,
Always be cheerful, make us children happy.
We want to say “thank you” to you,
Let me hug you quickly, grandpa.
Toasts for February 23
All family members usually gather around a large table for a holiday. Everyone raises their glasses and says solemn words of congratulations and sincere wishes to the men who are present at the family feast.
- I propose to drink to the Airborne Forces - inspiration, kindness and loyalty!
- Today is a holiday for all defenders of the Motherland and their families. It doesn’t matter whether you served or not, the main thing is that in difficult times, everyone sitting at this table comes to the rescue, supports and lends a shoulder. Let's raise a glass to our defenders!
- On this day, men accept congratulations, bathe in love, and hear pleasant words addressed to them. I would like to wish that you never have to fight, live in a peaceful country under a warm, gentle sunshine. IN family life May you be surrounded by care and respected and appreciated at work.
Short congratulations script
You can surprise a man on a holiday if you don’t just give him a gift, but do it in an original and unusual way. For example, arrange a congratulation party in the style of Soviet times. Dress in military uniform and give your loved one a box with a set of soap in the shape of a bottle of vodka with a cut glass, a jar of pickles, sprats, a piece of lard. Accompany the presentation of the surprise with these words: “You are my protector, support and support. Always stay close, because only with you I feel under reliable protection.”
You can have an Oscar-style awards ceremony. Roll out the red carpet before your loved one arrives, change into luxurious Evening Dress and meet your man with a figurine in your hands and a glass of champagne.
Every defender of the Motherland and his family deserves sincere congratulations on February 23. Try to choose words that will make the man feel how much you need him and how much you value him. Don't forget to congratulate dads, grandfathers, sons, colleagues and everyone who protects and protects us every day.
This holiday in our country is rightfully considered a national holiday. The day of February 23 personifies the inextricable connection of generations and the continuity of military traditions, embodies selfless service native land and recognition of the great services of the Russian military to the state. Today we honor all those who bravely fought against the invaders and who, in times of peace, defended and are defending their fellow citizens.
The exploits of the defenders of the Fatherland are the great and majestic truth of history, which cannot be distorted or crossed out. This is an example of real patriotism for every decent person and conscientious citizen, a clear evidence of the unity of all generations of our people.
We say special words of gratitude to you, dear veterans! For your fidelity to duty, for your valiant service to the Fatherland during difficult periods of its history. We bow to you, we learn to love our Motherland from you. Your military achievements are an example and guide for the younger generations of defenders of our country.
With all our hearts we wish all residents of the region good luck and victories in business, may peace and prosperity always reign in your homes. More optimism and vigor in order to always move forward - towards achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland!
Svetlana Orlova,
Governor of the Vladimir region;
Vladimir Kiselev,
Chairman of the Legislative Assembly
Vladimir region;
Sergey Mameev,
Chief Federal Inspector for the Vladimir Region.
Dear residents of the Vladimir region!
Congratulations on Defender of the Fatherland Day!
This holiday unites different generations. Over the thousand-year history, the defenders of our country, often risking their lives, reliably stood and stand guard over the interests of the state and society. There are countless heroic examples of service to the Motherland and self-sacrifice “for one’s friends.”
Residents of the Vladimir region have always served their Motherland with honor. During the Great Patriotic War, our fellow countrymen fought on all fronts: from Moscow and Leningrad to Stalingrad and the Caucasus, took Berlin and Prague, performed feats of labor in factories, factories, and collective farms. Our city of Kovrov has rightfully held the title of City of Military Glory for 5 years now.
Special words of gratitude on this day go to veterans of the Great Patriotic War, participants in local military operations. Your fortitude, unity and devotion to duty are an example of true patriotism! I wish all defenders of the Fatherland success in their service, good health, peace and prosperity! To all patriots of Russia - new labor achievements for the benefit of our great Motherland! To all men - family well-being, love and kindness!
Olga Khokhlova,
Secretary of the Vladimir regional branch of the United Russia party.
On this significant day, Russians remember with gratitude the heroic deeds of their defenders, bowing their heads to the blessed memory of those who gave their lives for their Motherland.
Today, large-scale transformations are underway in the Russian Armed Forces in order to give them a new look that meets the challenges of the 21st century. In society itself and among young people, attitudes towards the army and military service are changing for the better.
The army strengthens character, gives enormous life and professional experience and turns former youths into real men. It is no coincidence that the vast majority of those who served proudly recall their everyday life in the army and willingly share their memories with friends. They have something to tell their future children and grandchildren. Every young man, if he wants to be considered a real man - a defender of his homeland, his Fatherland, must undergo military service.
I heartily congratulate the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and other veterans local wars and conflicts, veterans of the Armed Forces, officers, sergeants, soldiers serving in combat, happy holiday - Defender of the Fatherland Day!
I wish everyone success in their service and work in the name of strengthening the defense power of our great Motherland - Russia and in educating the younger generation in the traditions of patriotism and love for their Fatherland, good health, vigor, prosperity, peaceful skies above their heads and the fulfillment of their best hopes.
V. Lebedev,
Acting Military Commissar of the Vladimir Region.
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