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France seeks spy exchange involving Russian tycoon

France reportedly wants a spy returned in exchange for removing a Russian tycoon from a sanctions or restriction list.

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A proposed exchange could affect intelligence relations and sanctions policy between France and Russia.

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  1. France wants spy back in exchange for delisting Russian tycoon ↗russiaherald.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

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