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Putin promises to look into case of jailed Frenchman Laurent Vinatier

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Posted on December 19, 2025

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· Last updated: December 19, 2025

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Putin to Review Case of Frenchman Jailed in Russia

MOSCOW, ‌Dec 19 (Reuters) - ‍Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin said ⁠on ‌Friday he would look into the ⁠case of Laurent Vinatier, ​a French researcher jailed ‌for ⁠violating Russia's "foreign agent" laws.

Vinatier was sentenced ​in 2024 to three years in jail for ​failing ‍to comply ​with laws requiring individuals deemed "foreign agents" to register and meet a number ⁠of stipulations.

(Reporting by Guy ​Faulconbridge, Vladimir Soldatkin and Anton Kolodyazhnyy; Writing ‌by Anastasia Teterevleva, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin promises to review the case of Laurent Vinatier.
  • Vinatier was jailed for violating Russia's foreign agent laws.
  • The French researcher received a three-year sentence.
  • Russia's foreign agent laws require specific compliance.
  • The case highlights international legal tensions.

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