Laurent Vinatier
Laurent Vinatier is a French scientist who has been sentenced to three years in a Russian penal colony after being convicted of violating the country's foreign agent law. He was working for a Swiss non-governmental organization focused on humanitarian dialogue when he was arrested by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) in June 2024. Vinatier admitted to the charges in court, claiming his activities were in the interest of peace and stating he was unaware of the requirement to register as a foreign agent. His case has drawn significant international attention, with France accusing Russia of arbitrary detention.
Born on Apr 10, 1975 (50 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 69,737 | $2,700,000 | 2,885$ |
| Totals | 1 | 65,273,511 | 69,737 | $2,700,000 | 2,885$ |
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France:
Laurent Vinatier is a French researcher detained in Russia on espionage charges.
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Lithuania:
Laurent Vinatier was detained in Russia and sentenced for violating the country's foreign agents law.
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Monaco:
Laurent Vinatier is facing espionage charges in Russia and has been incarcerated since June 2024.
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France:
Laurent Vinatier is a French researcher who is currently facing espionage charges in Moscow.
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Lithuania:
Laurent Vinatier is a French citizen suspected of espionage while being detained in Russia.
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France:
Laurent Vinatier is a French citizen sentenced to three years in prison in Russia for not registering as a 'foreign agent'.
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United Kingdom:
Laurent Vinatier is a French researcher who was sentenced by Russia to three years in prison for violating the 'foreign agent' law.
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Slovakia:
Laurent Vinatier is a French scientist who was sentenced to three years in prison by a Russian court for violating foreign agent laws.
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