Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national convicted of cybercrime, has returned to Moscow after being released by U.S. authorities as part of a prisoner exchange, according to Russian news agencies.
Vinnik, who pleaded guilty in May 2024 to conspiracy to commit money laundering, arrived at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Thursday night, aviation officials confirmed.
His lawyer stated that his flight originated from Istanbul, Türkiye, following his release under a U.S.-Russia exchange agreement.
Vinnik was previously accused of operating BTC-e, a now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange linked to money laundering and cyber fraud. His extradition and conviction were part of long-running legal battles involving the U.S., France, and Russia.
Russian officials have not provided details on the terms of his release, but his return marks another high-profile swap between Washington and Moscow amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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At least nine people were killed and 27 others injured when a pile of confiscated explosives detonated at a police station in Indian Kashmir, the region's police chief confirmed on Saturday. The explosion occurred just days after a car bomb blast in New Delhi claimed eight lives.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a framework agreement on Saturday for a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of hundreds of thousands this year.
Thailand will proceed with talks to finalise a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, a government spokesperson confirmed on Saturday. The discussions will be kept separate from the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
Pope Leo addressed a gathering of prominent Hollywood actors and filmmakers at the Vatican on Saturday, expressing concern over the struggles facing cinemas and the need to safeguard the shared experience of watching films.
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