article_snippet.sent: If Kovtun testifies, Kovtun testifies will have to do so by video link, because Kovtun testifies will be arrested on suspicion of murder if Kovtun testifies tries to travel to Britain.
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article_snippet.sent: But last month, Kovtun dramatically changed Kovtun mind, and said that Kovtun would give evidence only if Kovtun is given 'core participant' status.
article_snippet.sent: At today's press conference, Kovtun told reporters: 'If I don't get core participant' status, I will not participate.'
article_snippet.sent: Chairman Sir Robert Owen has issued Kovtun with a list of conditions which Chairman Sir Robert Owen must fulfil in order to be given the status, including issuing a full witness statement and disclosing all relevant documents.
article_snippet.sent: However, even if Chairman Sir Robert Owen is allowed to become a core participant Chairman Sir Robert Owen will not be given access to restricted material.
article_snippet.sent: the inquiry at the Royal Courts of Justice has set aside three days in late July for Kovtun to give evidence over video link.