Artur Petrov
Artur Petrov is a Russian national who was arrested in Cyprus in August 2023 on charges of supplying American-made microelectronics to Russia in violation of sanctions. He was accused of multiple offenses, including export control violations, smuggling, and money laundering. Petrov was identified as an employee of the Russian company Electrocom, which allegedly provided electronic components for various military applications. Following his arrest, he faced significant legal challenges and potential imprisonment. In a recent development, Petrov was part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia, wherein he was released in exchange for Ksenia Karelin.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 3 | 5.33 | 0.12% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 168,740 | $1,500,000 | 1,756$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 35,200 | $720,000 | 301$ |
| Totals | 4 | 228,443,147 | 203,940 | $2,220,000 | 2,057$ |
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Turkey:
Artur Petrov was accused of violating sanctions by supplying electronic materials to Russia and was exchanged for Karelina.
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Russia:
Artur Petrov was released during a prisoner exchange with the USA and described being unexpectedly called to court before his flight back to Russia.
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Russia:
Artur Petrov was released during a prisoner exchange with the USA and spoke about being unexpectedly called to court before his flight back to Russia.
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Russia:
Artur Petrov was released by the USA and was previously detained in Cyprus for supplying American-made microelectronics to Russia in violation of sanctions.
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