French Researcher Pleads Guilty in Moscow to Violating Russian Foreign Agent Laws, Faces Lighter Sentence

Sep 16, 2024, 12:16 PM

Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher, has pleaded guilty in a Moscow court to violations of Russia's foreign agent laws. Vinatier, who was accused of non-compliance and collecting sensitive military information, admitted to the charges. The court will consider his case under a special regime, which guarantees a lighter sentence.