Mark Vogel
Mark Vogel is an American who was sentenced in 2022 for drug trafficking in Russia after being caught with marijuana and hash oil at Sheremetyevo Airport. He claimed the substances were prescribed for medical reasons following spinal surgery, yet he acknowledged his guilt and received a 14-year prison sentence. Recently, he made headlines as he was released from custody in Russia, with U.S. officials indicating that his release was a goodwill gesture from the Russian government amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 34 | 3.79 | 0.77% | +10% | 144,104,080 | 1,213,850 | $1,500,000 | 12,635$ |
| Romania | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 15,244 | $250,000 | 198$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Japan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 21,672 | $5,000,000 | 857$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 8.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 73,668 | $170,000 | 311$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 19,725 | $700,000 | 397$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,796 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 41 | 418,037,681 | 1,368,111 | $7,835,000 | 14,505$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Vogel was released during a prisoner exchange organized with the help of Riyadh.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was previously sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel was previously sentenced to 14 years in prison in Russia for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel, an American citizen and former embassy employee, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for drug smuggling.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel, an American citizen and former embassy employee, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for drug smuggling.
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Saudi Arabia:
Mark Vogel is an American teacher who was detained by the Kremlin on charges related to bringing medical marijuana into Russia.
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Russia:
Mark Vogel is mentioned in the context of a potential exchange with Alexander Vinnik.
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