French Researcher Admits to Collecting Russian Military Data

Laurent Vinatier faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to charges under Russia's 'foreign agents' law.

Laurent Vinatier, a French national, was detained by Russia's FSB in June for illegal collection of military information.
The charges stem from Vinatier's failure to register as a 'foreign agent' while working for a Swiss conflict mediation NGO.
French President Macron has called for Vinatier's release, dismissing the allegations as propaganda.
Vinatier's arrest adds to a growing list of Western citizens detained in Russia amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.
Russian authorities claim to have audio recordings and witness testimonies supporting the charges against Vinatier.