Amnesty declared
The Soviet Union had announced an amnesty for Soviet veterans of World War 11, including those in prison and those now facing criminal charges, Radio Moscow reported. The amnesty was to mark the fortieth anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. It would exclude several categories, particularly those who had committed “grave crimes against the State,” foreign subjects and “people without citizenship sentenced under Soviet law.” — London.
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Press, 9 May 1985, Page 27
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