Russia (bbabo.net) - The problem of unworthy, cruel treatment of people in prisons is a worldwide problem. This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin, during an annual press conference, answered Ksenia Sobchak's question about torture in colonies and pre-trial detention centers.

“Unfortunately, this is not only a problem for Russia. There are no less problems in the corresponding institutions of other countries. Probably, there are such institutions, there are countries where everything looks blissful. But in Europe, in France, in the States, there are places that , as it seems to me, you will not find it in third world countries either, "the head of state said.

“Second, we are talking about development, about the construction of new institutions. The Crosses have been built. And this must be done, since even the external conditions of detention matter,” added Vladimir Putin.

When asked by Sobchak about how the head of state received information about the head of the Federal Penitentiary Service for the Irkutsk Region before awarding him the rank of general, Putin replied that he relied on information from various sources. "Of course, not that someone brought me a piece of paper, I was glad and signed. I rely on various sources. Are there any mistakes? Yes. Life is complex and diverse. Nothing can be done about it. But still, In this case, what you are talking about, here it is necessary to rely on the data of the investigation. 17 criminal cases have been initiated. And they are being investigated. There are over a dozen dismissed. And there are criminal cases on them, "Putin said.

“I assure you there is not a single investigator interested in any case. Yes, there is a problem. We need to work calmly with this. And rely on a conscientious and full-fledged investigation. Such violations are inevitable. And in this case, it seems to me, we will achieve a positive result, "the head of state emphasized.

“Of course, there are convicts and those suspected of committing criminal acts in places of deprivation of liberty, but these are people, our citizens. We will work together to improve the situation,” concluded Vladimir Putin.

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