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Russian security services detain 18-year-old on treason charges in Mari El

Russia's Federal Security Service reported the detention of an 18-year-old resident in Mari El on state treason charges. The agency stated that he established contact with Ukrainian intelligence online and agreed to collect information for financial compensation. Further details regarding the legal proceedings or formal representation for the detainee remain unconfirmed.

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First reported5 days ago
Published2026-10-20 11:47 UTC
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Global Event Monitor. Russian security services detain 18-year-old on treason charges in Mari El. 2026-10-20T11:47:52.267Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:6617. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-10-20/18-b1b6d5ee

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