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Moscow - Ukrainian female pilot Nadia Savchenko, who was arrested on suspicion of abetting the killing of Russian journalists, followed doctors' advice and agreed to eat chicken broth, the press service for the Russian Penitentiary Service (FSIN) has reported.

“Today, Savchenko has agreed to follow doctors’ recommendations on her health and agreed to eat chicken broth,” the press service told Interfax on March 5.

The press service said Savchenko “remains under dynamic medical observation and continues receiving support therapy.”