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Eight Russians, Including Minors, Returned in Prisoner Exchange with NATO Countries

Aug 1, 2024, 05:02 PM

Eight Russian nationals detained and imprisoned in various NATO countries have been returned to Russia, according to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The return was facilitated through a prisoner exchange involving individuals who acted against Russia's security interests. The exchange, which took place in the Turkish capital today, also included the return of two minors to Russia. The FSB highlighted the systematic work of competent government agencies in making this exchange possible.