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Former U.S. Consulate Employee Sentenced in Russia for 'Cooperation with Foreign State'

Robert Shonov, a former U.S. consulate worker, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for alleged cooperation with foreign entities amidst diplomatic tensions.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 12:26 PM ET

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Robert Shonov, a former employee of the U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok, has been sentenced to four years and ten months in prison for accusations of collaborating with a foreign state. Arrested in May 2023, he was accused by the FSB of gathering sensitive information regarding Russia's military activities in Ukraine. The U.S. State Department condemned the charges as baseless, highlighting concerns over Russia's laws targeting citizens with foreign ties. The case reflects increasing tensions and repression within the context of Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine and strained U.S.-Russia relations.

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