This was reported by the occupation publication "Kryminform".

The priority for me, of course, we have previously discussed my functional responsibilities, will be the protection of the rights of compatriots abroad. In particular - in Ukraine. For me this is not a new field of activity, because I have always been involved in human rights, peace and security. "The Russian-Ukrainian experience will be useful here. We are getting closer and closer to Ukraine", - Poklonskaya said.

She also added that she will start performing her official duties next week.

It is noted that the ex-prosecutor, including within her powers, "plans to hold meetings with compatriots abroad".

What is known

• The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that ex-prosecutor Natalia Poklonskaya will not go to Cape Verde as ambassador for personal reasons.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed former Ukrainian prosecutor Natalia Poklonskaya ambassador to Cape Verde. It is an island nation in Africa.
• Prior to the occupation in 2014, Natalia Poklonska worked in the Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine. She was the "prosecutor" of the Russian-occupied Crimea from March 25, 2014 to October 2016.
• Natalia Poklonskaya initiated a ban on the activities of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people in Russia and on the occupied peninsula.
• Criminal proceedings have been opened against her on the mainland of Ukraine, including treason. It is also on the sanctions lists of the EU and a number of other countries.

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