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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cause Refinery Fire In Tuapse

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The Russian FSB confirmed the exchange of two Moldovan intelligence officers for two Russian special services officers. The Russian Federal Security Service and Belarusian KGB conducted a multi-stage operation to return Russian citizens. The Russian Security Council described the additional espionage criminal case opened by Moldova as completely groundless. Russian archaeologist Butyagin, who was detained in Poland at the request of Ukraine following illegal excavations in Crimea, has been handed over to Russia. The Russian agency stated that Russian citizens had been illegally held in unfriendly countries. The exchange was conducted using a 5-for-5 formula, according to Belta Agency. The exchange followed a five-for-five formula resulting in the release of three Poles and two Moldavians.

The Russian FSB confirmed the exchange of two Moldovan intelligence officers for two Russian special services officers. The Russian Federal Security Service and Belarusian KGB conducted a multi-stage operation to return Russian citizens. The Russian Security Council described the additional espionage criminal case opened by Moldova as completely groundless. Russian archaeologist Butyagin, who was detained in Poland at the request of Ukraine following illegal excavations in Crimea, has been handed over to Russia. The Russian agency stated that Russian citizens had been illegally held in unfriendly countries. The exchange was conducted using a 5-for-5 formula, according to Belta Agency. The exchange followed a five-for-five formula resulting in the release of three Poles and two Moldavians. Negotiations involved the Polish Intelligence Agency, KGB, and assistance from US, Romanian, and Moldovan services. The officers are currently traveling home and will undergo medical tests upon arrival. The specific identities of the individuals were not disclosed in the broadcast. The exchange was reported by the Investigative Committee in Moscow. Russian officials stated that renewed Ukrainian drone strikes caused a large fire at an oil refinery in the Black Sea port of Tuapse.

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Govorit Moskva

“ФСБ уточнили, что пути Бутягина и Жена военнослужащего были обменяны на двух офицеров спецслужб Молдавии. По данным ведомства, они прибыли в Россию в прошлом году по поддельным документам с целью проведения разведывательной деятельности.”

Radio Sputnik

“Каб Беларуси агентство внешней разведки Польши в пункте пропуска опереров Беловежа на белорусской польской границе направили обмен пяти лиц осужденных Беларуси и России за шпионаж.”

BBC World Service

“A journalist imprisoned in Belarus for his reporting on the government has been freed as part of a prisoner exchange with Poland.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“government has been freed as part of a prisoner exchange with Poland.”

Radio Sputnik

“спецпосланника президента США по Беларуси Джон Коу выразил благодарность белорусскому лидеру Александру Лукашенко за конструктивное сотрудничество с Вашингтоном на фоне обмена осужденными между Беларусьей и Польшей.”

Radio Mayak

“в России в результате обмена на границе с Польшей. Россия обменяли на двух кадровых офицеров Молдавской спецслужбы... возвращены двое граждан нашей страны.”

Radio Mayak

“В результате обмена на границе с Польшей. Россия обменяли на двух кадровых офицеров Молдавской спецслужбы, сообщили ФСБ”

Radio Mayak

“28 апреля в результате многоходовой операции, проведенной Федеральной Службой безопасности Российской Федерации, в России возвращены двое граждан нашей страны.”

Radio Mayak

“In Russia, as a result of an exchange on the border with Poland, Russia exchanged for two professional officers of the Moldovan special services, the FSB reported.”

Radio Mayak

“As a result of a multi-step operation conducted by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, two of our citizens have been returned to Russia.”

Radio Mayak

“Russia exchanged [them] for two career officers of the Moldovan special services, the FSB reported and provided details.”

Radio Mayak

“The return of Russians home became possible thanks to a multi-stage operation carried out by the Federal Security Service of Russia together with the KGB of Belarus.”

Radio Sputnik

“Освобождение из пульской тюрьмы и возвращение в Россию археолога Александра Бутягина является торжеством справедливости и здравого смысла результатом высокопрофессиональной работы дипломатов спецслужб”

Radio Mayak

“The return of Russians home was made possible thanks to a multi-stage operation carried out by the Federal Security Service of Russia together with the KGB of Belarus. Our citizens were exchanged for two career officers of the Moldovan special services.”

Vesti FM

“Russian scientist Alexander Butyagin and the spouse of a Russian serviceman were returned to Russia as a result of an exchange at the border with Poland.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“Просто рад тому, что наконец наш российский гражданин оказался у нас на Родине. Это великолепное, замечательное решение.”

Mastodon

“Poland still handed over to Russia archaeologist Butyagin, who was engaged in illegal excavations in Crimea. He was traveling around Europe and was detained in Poland at the request of Ukraine.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“обменяли их двоих на двух кадровых офицеров Молдавской спецслужбы. Сообщает Федеральная служба безопасности нашей спецслужбы.”

Mastodon

“Польща обмінялась полоненими із білоруссю: археолога Бутягіна, якого мали екстрадувати в Україну, передали рф”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“обменяли на вроде бы этих специалистов. Спецслужбы, но с другой стороны, ведь что было важное, чтобы обменяли нашего товарища.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“обменяли на вроде бы этих специалистов. Спецслужбы... обменяли нашего товарища... Молдавского разведчика.”

Radio Zvezda

“The exchange took place on a 5-for-5 formula. According to Belta Agency, the exchange included two Russian scientists and the spouse of a Russian serviceman in exchange for two Moldovan intelligence officers.”

Radio Zvezda

“По информации Агентство Белта обмен проходил по формуле 5 на 5. России. По информации российского ведомства Бутягина и супругу российского военнослужащего обменяли на двух кадровых офицеров Молдавской спецслужбы.”

Radio Rossii

“в результате обменя на границе Белоруссии и Польши в России возвращены двое наших соотечественников”

Radio Zvezda

“По информации Агентство Белта обмен проходил по формуле 5 на 5.”

Radio ZET

“Wymiana więźniów odbyła się w formule pięciu za pięciu. W sumie doszło do uwolnienia trzech Polaków i dwóch Moldawian.”

Radio Rossii

“В результате обменом на границе Белоруссии и Польши в России возвращены двое наших соотечественников”

Radio Rossii

“Наши граждане обменяли на двух кадровых офицеров Малдавской спецслужбы, которые пребывали в прошлом году на Россию с целью проведения разведмироприятий.”

Radio Rossii

“Наши граждане обменяли на двух кадровых офицеров Малдавской спецслужбы, которые пребывали в прошлом году на Россию с целью проведения разведмероприятий.”

Radio Rossii

“Our citizens were exchanged for two career officers of the Moldovan special services, who were in Russia last year for the purpose of conducting intelligence activities.”

Europa FM Romania

“Operațiunea de repatriere a celor doi ofițeri de informații din Repubblica Moldova s-a derulat pe mai multe luni, iar anumite detalii n-au putut fi făcute publice.”

Mastodon

“Belarus releases 5 Polish, Moldovan nationals at border in prisoner swap”

Kommersant FM

“Получили 5 человек, осужденных в России и Беларуси за шпионаж”

BBC World Service

“Russian officials say renewed Ukrainian drone strikes have caused a huge fire at an oil refinery in the Black Sea port of Tuapse”

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