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Vladimir Osechkin speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Paris, 20 September, 2022

Video. French police arrest four in alleged plot targeting Russian activist

Updated: 17/10/2025 - 11:21 GMT+2

Vladimir Osechkin founded Gulagu.net, a rights group for prisoners in the notoriously tough Russian prison system.

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