Russia formally drops criminal charges for Greenpeace activists arrested during a protest over Arctic oil drilling.<br /> <br />Greenpeace said 29 of the 30 activists are now free to go.<br /> <br />They were given amnesty and are free to leave Russia as soon as they get exit visas.<br /> <br />The last activist's case will be reviewed on Thursday.<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ARCTIC SUNRISE CAPTAIN PETER WILLCOX, SAYING:<br /> <br />"We have accepted amnesty."<br /> <br />Peter Willcox, captain of the Greenpeace vessel used in the protest, spoke to reporters:<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ARCTIC SUNRISE CAPTAIN PETER WILLCOX, SAYING:<br /> <br />"We don't admit any guilt or feel that we have anything to be blamed for. But we have accepted the amnesty that was offered by the Duma."<br /> <br />The activists spent two months in detention. They faced hooliganism charges and could have faced up to seven years in jail.<br /> <br />Dima Litvinov is preparing to leave the country:<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) SWEDISH GREENPEACE ACTIVIST DIMA
