Azerbaijan releases French prisoner after EU lifts Russia sanctions
French national Martin Ryan, convicted of espionage in Azerbaijan, has been pardoned and released by President Ilham Aliyev following the EU's decision to lift sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and other Russian individuals. Ryan's release occurred hours after the sanctions were eased, which prompted Ukrainian criticism and concerns over perceived signals of impunity for Russia. Ryan had been sentenced to 10 years in prison, but his charges were denied by France; he is one of 20 people pardoned in this decision.
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