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Slovenia praises landmark US-Russia prisoner exchange after handing over 2 Russian spies

Aug. 02, 2024 14:16 PM EDT

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenian officials on Friday praised a landmark East-West prisoner exchange in which the tiny Alpine state participated by handing over two convicted Russian sleeper agents following secretive planning and negotiations with U.S. officials. The United...

Russian couple in Slovenia is sentenced to 19 months in prison for spying, released on time served

Jul. 31, 2024 15:55 PM EDT

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — A Russian couple on Wednesday was sentenced in the Slovenian capital to 19 months in prison each, after pleading guilty to spying charges. The husband and wife were released on time served and were ordered to leave the country. The Ljubljana court...