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    Moscow demands access to Russian basketball player held in France

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    Posted on July 10, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Russia demands consular access for Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian basketball player detained in France on hacking suspicions. Kasatkin's lawyer claims his innocence.

    Russia Seeks Consular Access for Detained Basketball Player in France

    MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's embassy in Paris on Thursday demanded consular access to a Russian basketball player, Daniil Kasatkin, whose lawyer said was detained in France at the request of the United States on suspicion of being part of a hacking network.

    "The embassy is dealing with the situation related to the detention of Russian citizen Daniil Kasatkin in France," the embassy said in a statement.

    "This is not an isolated case when we are faced with a delay in the issue of consular access to a Russian citizen."

    His lawyer, Frederic Belot, said that Kasatkin was detained on June 21.

    The United States "suspects him of being part of a hacking network using ransomware against U.S. companies and federal institutions," Belot said, adding that Kasatkin was innocent.

    "Mr. Kasatkin is the victim of a serious miscarriage of justice" as he lacked "any computer expertise," he said.

    "Kasatkin simply used a second-hand computer he purchased without changing the system username. The account was undoubtedly hacked and was remotely controlled by cybercriminals without Mr. Kasatkin's knowledge," Belot said.

    (Reporting by Reuters in Moscow and Paris; editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Ros Russell)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia demands consular access for Daniil Kasatkin.
    • •Kasatkin detained in France, suspected of hacking.
    • •Lawyer claims Kasatkin is innocent and a victim.
    • •Detention requested by the United States.
    • •Russia faces delays in consular access cases.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Moscow demands access to Russian basketball player held in France

    1Who is Daniil Kasatkin?

    Daniil Kasatkin is a Russian basketball player who was detained in France.

    2Why was Kasatkin detained?

    Kasatkin was detained at the request of the United States, which suspects him of being part of a hacking network.

    3What is the embassy's stance on Kasatkin's detention?

    Russia's embassy in Paris has demanded consular access to Kasatkin, highlighting delays in such access for Russian citizens.

    4What does Kasatkin's lawyer claim about his innocence?

    Kasatkin's lawyer, Frederic Belot, asserts that he is innocent and a victim of a serious miscarriage of justice.

    5What evidence does the lawyer provide regarding Kasatkin's computer use?

    The lawyer states that Kasatkin used a second-hand computer without changing the system username, which was hacked and remotely controlled by cybercriminals.

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