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.
Exchange between Moscow and Paris, political scientist Vinatier released
Political scientist Laurent Vinatier, detained in Russia since 2024, has been freed in a surprising exchange involving Moscow and Paris.
French Researcher Back in France After Prisoner Swap With Russia
French researcher Laurent Vinatier has returned to France following a prisoner exchange for Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who is wanted in the U.S. for hacking charges.
“Huge Relief”: Moscow and Paris Exchange Prisoners
Russia and France conducted a prisoner swap, with French political scientist Laurent Vinatier returning home amid allegations of espionage, while Russian basketball player Daniil Kassatkin was also released.
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 frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia has released Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher who was imprisoned in the country.
Russia: Moscow and Paris exchange prisoners
Russia has released detained French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for the release of Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin by France, according to state media citing the FSB.
Russia frees French researcher Vinatier convicted under country's 'foreign agents' law
Russia has released French researcher Vinatier, who was previously convicted under the country's controversial 'foreign agents' law.
Basketball player, "computer hacker"... Who is Daniil Kasatkin, the Russian exchanged for researcher Laurent Vinatier?
Russia has released French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for 26-year-old basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who denies involvement in a US-targeted hacking network.
Russia: the first images of the release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier
French researcher Laurent Vinatier has been released after being detained in Russia since June 2024, with Russian intelligence services releasing images of his liberation.
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russian authorities have released French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who was imprisoned on unspecified charges.
Russia swaps basketball star for suspected French spy
Russia conducted a prisoner swap with France, returning detained basketball star Daniil Kasatkin in exchange for French national Laurent Vinatier, who is suspected of being a spy.
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.
Russia: French researcher Laurent Vinatier has been released
The Russian security service FSB announced the release of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who had been imprisoned in Russia since June 2024, following a proposal to France and occurring just after Orthodox Christmas.
Russia frees imprisoned French researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia is set to free French researcher Laurent Vinatier in exchange for detained basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, following a presidential pardon from Vladimir Putin.
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.'
French and Russian Officials in Talks About Jailed Researcher Vinatier, Kremlin Confirms
The Kremlin has confirmed it proposed a deal to France concerning Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges.