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    Russia detains French man who entered country on a paddle board

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    Posted on May 28, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    A French man was detained in Russia after crossing the border from Estonia on a paddle board, intending to settle in Russia.

    French National Detained After Crossing Russian Border on Paddle Board

    MOSCOW (Reuters) -A French citizen who illegally crossed the Russian border on a paddle board from Estonia has been placed in detention for two months, a court in Russia's northern Leningrad region said.

    The man, who paddled from Estonia, was detained on the shore of the Narva reservoir - through which the Russian-Estonian border runs - by Federal Security Service (FSB) border guards.

    According to the Leningrad court, the French man said he wanted to settle in Russia. The court said the man said he had previously undergone psychiatric treatment.

    Reuters was unable to contact the man or his lawyers.

    (Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Jamie Freed)

    Key Takeaways

    • •A French citizen crossed into Russia from Estonia on a paddle board.
    • •The man was detained by Russian FSB border guards.
    • •He expressed a desire to settle in Russia.
    • •The court noted his previous psychiatric treatment.
    • •Reuters couldn't reach the man or his lawyers for comment.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia detains French man who entered country on a paddle board

    1What happened to the French citizen who crossed into Russia?

    The French citizen was detained for two months after illegally crossing the Russian border on a paddle board from Estonia.

    2Where was the French man detained?

    He was detained on the shore of the Narva reservoir, which is located along the Russian-Estonian border.

    3What did the French man say about his intentions?

    He stated that he wanted to settle in Russia and mentioned that he had previously undergone psychiatric treatment.

    4Which agency detained the French citizen?

    The Federal Security Service (FSB) border guards detained the man.

    5Was there any communication with the detained man or his lawyers?

    Reuters was unable to contact the man or his lawyers for further information.

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