Diplomatic Breakthrough: Paris And Moscow Trade Detainees In High-Profile Swap
Russia has freed imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for a Russian basketball player held in France and wanted in the United States for alleged ties to a computer hacking group.
By RFE/RL's Russian Service January 08, 2026 Russia has freed imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for a Russian basketball player held in France and wanted in the United States… [+1733 chars]