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In this photo taken from video released by Lefortovo District Court, Robert Shonov, a Russian national who worked at the now-closed U.S. consulate in Vladivostok for more than 25 years, is escorted by officers to the court room at the Lefortovo District Court in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 18, 2023. (Lefortovo District Court via AP, File)

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In this handout photo taken from video released by Lefortovo District Court, Robert Shonov walks escorted by officers to the court room at the Lefortovo District Court in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 18, 2023. Robert Shonov, a Russian national who worked at the now-closed U.S. Consulate in Vladivostok for more than 25 years, was detained in the far eastern city and is facing charges of "cooperation on a confidential basis with a foreign state, international or foreign organization." The charge carries punishment of up to eight years in prison. (Lefortovo District Court via AP)

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