Russian ex-reporter now space aide held for treason

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Moscow (AFP) July 7, 2020

A high-profile Russian journalist who became an advisor to the head of the space agency was detained Tuesday on charges of treason for divulging state military secrets, authorities said. Ivan Safronov, 30, was one of Russia's most high profile journalists reporting on defence and politics. His arrest on charges that carry a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars sparked an uproar among

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