Event Brief
FSB says archaeologist Butyagin released in Poland swap
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s FSB said archaeologist Alexander Butyagin was released by Poland in a prisoner swap, TASS reported.
WHO: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB)
WHAT: FSB said Alexander Butyagin was released by Poland as part of a prisoner swap
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:38 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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