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Russia: Detention of Frenchman Laurent Vinatier extended by six months, trial adjourned
The trial of Laurent Vinatier opened in Moscow on September 3, 2024. This Frenchman working for a Swiss NGO is accused of not having registered as a foreign agent with…
Concern over the fate of Laurent Vinatier
Moscow is reportedly demanding the lifting of sanctions against Russian artists, including singer Polina Gagarina, who is reputed to be very close to the Kremlin. By Frédéric Crotta The arrest…
What does Laurent Vinatier, the Frenchman accused of spying in Russia, risk?
Accused by the Russian authorities of espionage, the Frenchman Laurent Vinatier was arrested in Moscow while carrying out a mission for a Swiss NGO specializing in conflict resolution and risks…