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WorldPublished: 9 July 2026 at 20:37

Poland Sentences Russian Exile to 7 Years for Spying

Igor Rogov, a Russian exile who publicly opposed the Kremlin, was arrested in 2024 and later confessed to spying for Russian intelligence on regime opponents living abroad.

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Igor Rogov, a Russian exile who has publicly opposed the Kremlin, was arrested in 2024 and later confessed to spying for Russian intelligence. According to the investigation, Rogov collected information on regime opponents living abroad and passed it to Russian intelligence services.

Rogov's activities were aimed at identifying and monitoring individuals considered disloyal to the Russian government. He admitted to spying on behalf of Russian intelligence.

The case was heard in court, and Rogov was sentenced to prison. The exact length of the sentence has not been disclosed, but he was found guilty of espionage.

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