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Moldova Releases Russian Ex-Intelligence Officer in 5‑for‑5 Prisoner Swap

|Chisinau, Moldova, Russia|1 independent sources

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In a 5‑for‑5 prisoner exchange, the Moldovan capital of Chisinau released a Russian national who had served as a deputy chief of intelligence.

The swap, announced by President Maia Sandu, was carried out with the assistance of Polish, Romanian and U.S. authorities, who Sandu thanked for their cooperation.

The exchange marks a rare diplomatic resolution amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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