Laurent Vinatier Studied Russia. Then the Country Imprisoned Him.
Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher and conflict mediator, reflects on his imprisonment in Russia for failing to register as a 'foreign agent' and his subsequent experience after being released in a prisoner swap.
'The Secret Agent' misses out on the Bafta for Best Foreign Language Film, which goes to 'Sentimental Value'
'The Secret Agent' did not win the Bafta for Best Film Not in the English Language, with the award going to Norway's 'Sentimental Value.'
Businessman Chichvarkin and journalist Kotrikadze sentenced in absentia in Russia
A Russian court has sentenced businessman Yevgeny Chichvarkin and journalist Ekaterina Kotrikadze in absentia for disseminating "false news" and failing to fulfill the duties of a "foreign agent."
'The Secret Agent' wins Spirit Award for independent cinema
The film 'The Secret Agent' won the Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film at the independent cinema ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a significant step towards the Oscars.
Businessman Chichvarkin Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison in Absentia in Russia
A Russian court has sentenced businessman Yevgeny Chichvarkin to nine years in prison in absentia for publishing 'false news' and failing to comply with 'foreign agent' duties.
Israeli Charged with Gathering Intelligence on Gallant for Iran
An Israeli man has been charged with contact with a foreign agent after allegedly collecting intelligence on former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for an Iranian contact.
The Holy Secret Agent wins Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards
The Brazilian film 'L'Agent secret' won the Best Foreign Film award at the Spirit Awards in Los Angeles, enhancing its visibility ahead of the Oscars.
Moscow Prosecutors Seek Jail Sentence for Exiled Comedian Semyon Slepakov
Russian prosecutors are seeking a jail sentence for exiled comedian Semyon Slepakov over alleged violations of foreign agent laws after he criticized the invasion of Ukraine.
How an ‘agent’ threatens the British Prime Minister and the Princess of Norway after his death
New revelations about Jeffrey Epstein suggest he had ties to state secrets and foreign agents, threatening political careers in the UK and Norway.
Justice Ministry Labels Exiled News Website Novaya Vkladka ‘Foreign Agent’
Russia's Justice Ministry has designated the exiled news outlet Novaya Vkladka as a 'foreign agent' due to its opposition to the war in Ukraine.
Morning with the NHL: The Hughes would never do this. The omission of Nemec from the lineup is negatively commented on by foreign journalists
Dougie Hamilton and his agent understand that the New Jersey Devils want to trade him, particularly after Simón Nemec secured his future with the team, signaling Hamilton may be on the market.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate responds to Moscow: Imaginative scenarios, false news, insults, fabricated information
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has responded to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service's attack on Patriarch Bartholomew, labeling him as an 'agent of Western powers' in one of the most tense episodes of the ongoing rift between them.
Russia released French scientist, in return Russian basketball player returned
Laurent Vinatier, a French scientist imprisoned in Russia for three years for violating foreign agent laws, was released in a prisoner exchange for Danila Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player wanted by the U.S.
Russia Releases French Researcher in Prisoner Exchange
Russia has swapped jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier for a Russian basketball player, as reported by state media.
Macron negotiates the release of a French researcher imprisoned in a Russian penal colony
Emmanuel Macron is actively working to secure the prompt release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, sentenced to three years in a Russian prison for collecting military information without being registered as a 'foreign agent.'