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Ukraine’s Lyubov Rozhanskaya was reportedly detained in Astana at Russia’s request

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In the photo: Astana. Photo: Dauren Nabijan / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

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Lyubov Rozhanskaya, a Ukrainian citizen, was detained at Astana airport on October 1, 2026, at Russia’s request, according to reports; Russia has opened a criminal case against her over an alleged attempt to abduct a boy. Lawyer Alexey Pryanishnikov called the incident “a fairly clearly planned operation” and an FSB provocation. Pryanishnikov said Rozhanskaya had left Kazakhstan.

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  • Novaya Gazeta Europe

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Vlast.kz

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Mediazona

    T2 · established media · independent · international

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