The Kremlin's decision to free French researcher Laurent Vinatier could mark the beginning of renewed dialogue between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin, following a first, unsuccessful attempt in July 2025.

Emmanuel Macron said researcher Laurent Vinatier had arrived in France on Thursday from Russia, where he faced spying accusations. Vinatier was released in exchange for Russian…

Laurent Vinatier, had been sentenced to three years for allegedly violating Russia’s so-called 'foreign agent' laws.

After 19 months in detention in Moscow, Laurent Vinatier was transferred to Paris on Thursday. He was exchanged for a Russian basketball player and hacker, who had been detained…

The Kremlin's decision to free French researcher Laurent Vinatier could mark the beginning of renewed dialogue between Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin, following a first,…