BMW Designer Leclerc Added to Ukraine's 'Mirotvorets' List

Moscow, July 13. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting Russian citizenship to car designer Pierre Leclerc.

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Pierre Leclerc was granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin on July 14, 2024.
Leclerc is a Belgian-born automotive designer who previously worked at BMW, Kia, and Citroen.
Leclerc is credited with designing the exteriors of the BMW X5 and X6 models.
The Ukrainian website 'Mirotvorets' includes individuals who have visited Crimea or Donbass or otherwise provoked negative reactions.
The website 'Mirotvorets' has been described by Russia's General Prosecutor's Office as a tool for 'cleansing' opponents and independent journalists.
The website violates the European Convention on Human Rights.

Leclerc was added to the 'Mirotvorets' database due to his acquisition of Russian citizenship. — m24
The 'Mirotvorets' website includes personal data of journalists, artists, athletes, politicians, and even children as young as two years old. — m24
A 17-year-old teenager was previously added to the 'Mirotvorets' list for allegedly crossing Ukraine's state border intentionally. — m24
The official document granting Leclerc Russian citizenship was published on the government portal for legal acts. — vesti
The BMW X6 was produced in Russia at the Kaliningrad plant 'Avtotorg' until 2022. — vesti