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Russian Archaeologist Released In Prisoner Exchange

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The FSB confirmed that Moscow has exchanged Alexander Butyagin and the wife of a Russian national. The 53-year-old archaeologist Alexander Butyagin has been released in a prisoner exchange in Moscow. Human rights organizations recognized Butyagin as a political prisoner. Last year, Butyagin was awarded the Sakharov Prize. Poland released Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin, who was facing extradition to Ukraine for excavations in Crimea. A Russian scientist and the wife of a Russian serviceman were exchanged for two officers. The exchange occurred on Belarusian territory and involved the spouse of a Russian military officer in addition to Butyagin. The FSB confirmed the exchange was for two Moldovan intelligence officers. The individual had been detained in Poland in early December last year following a request from Ukraine regarding excavations conducted in Crimea.

The FSB confirmed that Moscow has exchanged Alexander Butyagin and the wife of a Russian national. The 53-year-old archaeologist Alexander Butyagin has been released in a prisoner exchange in Moscow. Human rights organizations recognized Butyagin as a political prisoner. Last year, Butyagin was awarded the Sakharov Prize. Poland released Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin, who was facing extradition to Ukraine for excavations in Crimea. A Russian scientist and the wife of a Russian serviceman were exchanged for two officers. The exchange occurred on Belarusian territory and involved the spouse of a Russian military officer in addition to Butyagin. The FSB confirmed the exchange was for two Moldovan intelligence officers. The individual had been detained in Poland in early December last year following a request from Ukraine regarding excavations conducted in Crimea. The archaeologist's spouse, Butyagina, met him at the Moscow railway station upon his return.

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Kommersant FM

“Как уточнили в ФСБ, Москва обменяла Александра Бутягина и жену российского национального”

MDR Aktuell

“Die 53-Jährige wurde von Menschenrechtsorganisationen als politischer Gefangener anerkannt. Im vergangenen Jahr wurde Anjay Potschaubut mit dem Sacharov-Preis ausgezeichnet.”

Business FM Russia

“Польша освободила российского историка-археолога Александра Бутягина, которого должны были экстрадировать на Украину. Ученого также супруга российского военнослужащего обменяли на 2 офицера.”

Business FM Russia

“Ученого также супруга российского военнослужащего обменяли на 2 офицера.”

Business FM Russia

“The spouse of a Russian serviceman was also exchanged for 2 officers.”

Radio Zvezda

“В ФСБ сообщили, что российского ученого Александра Бутягина и супругу российского военного обменяли на двух сотрудников Молдавской спецслужбы. Обмен состоялся на территории Беларуси.”

Radio Mayak

“обвиняемый украинскими властями в незаконных археологических раскопках в Крыму, Александр Бутягин провел в заключении несколько месяцев. В результате дипломатических усилий его и ещё четверых человек удалось обменять на польских граждан по формуле 5 на 5.”

Radio Sputnik

“Российский археолог был задержан начале декабря прошлого года в Польше по запросу Украины за проведение раскопок в Крыму. Во вторник россиянин был освобождён из польской тюрьмы в результате обмена заключёнными на белорусско-польской границе.”

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