Julian Assange implied that he would be leaving soon after taking refuge in the Ecuador Embassy for two years. He denied that his possible departure is caused by health problems.

His spokesperson Kristinn Hrafnsson said that there has always been a plan for Mr. Assange to leave, but the decision rests in the UK authorities, when they call off the restriction.

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The Wikileaks founder was expatriated after a court decision over allegations of sexually assaulting two women in 2010. He denied the accusations by the Swedish women, but followed the court's decision.

He sought shelter at the embassy shortly after the hearing in 2012. Since then, police officers have been stationed outside the building.

His departure from the embassy depends on the UK government's decision to carry out its international obligations, according to Kristinn Hrafnsson.

The UK Foreign Office admits that they sought help from the government of Ecuador to end this "difficult and costly situation." They said that they are committed to achieve a diplomatic solution to the situation.

However, despite Mr. Assange's wish to leave the embassy, he fears that this move might bring him to the U.S. authorities for questioning.

Apparently, Wikileaks published classified military information on wars against Iraq and Afghanistan.

This earned him protection from the Ecuadorean government by granting him confinement in Aug 2012.

During his confinement, he developed health conditions such as a heart defect and a lung illness. However, the international community debates on the grounds of Mr. Assange's departure from his confinement.

While the Swedish government upheld the warrant against him, others said that his health cannot halt his expatriation.

Whatever happens to Mr. Assange depends on UK's decision. Reports said that changes in UK's extradition laws created better conditions for Mr. Assange.

Ecuadorean foreign minister Ricardo Patino added that "it is time to free Julian Assange."

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