One of the friends of Svetlana Timofoeva, the Russian arrested in Albania who is accused of espionage, says that she is not a spy.
Mikhail Kurylev confessed to Euronews Albania that he had sex with the Russian citizen in 2018 in Sevastopol, while they entered small bunkers in that area.
Calling her a friend, he underlines that Svetlana Timofoeva is not a spy, but passionate about exploring areas.
"Lana and I have known each other since 2018. We know each other on social networks, I also know her ex-boyfriend. We are friends. No, no she is not a spy because I know this girl from my Russian friends in Moscow. I know many of her friends who have the same passion, urban exploration, " he shared.
As for the car in which the 2 Russians and the Ukrainian traveled to Albania, Kurylev said that this vehicle is owned by the Ukrainian citizen.
"It is the car of the Ukrainian, known for his urban explorations. I didn't actually know the Ukrainian in real life, but my friends do ," he said.
Mikhail Kurylev further says that the spray that was used on the soldiers at the Gramsci factory is not illegal in Russia and Ukraine.
He explained that this type of spary is used to attack wild animals and aggressive people.
"In Russia we have some sprays that are used to attack wild animals and aggressive people. This is gas, I have one at home, it is not illegal in Russia and Ukraine" , said the young man.
When asked where the Russian gets the money to travel, her friend said that she gets money from the excursions she takes, mainly in Georgia.