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Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting
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· September 23, 2026
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Key points Martin Ryan, who was jailed for espionage, is expected to fly to Paris. A deal has been reached to secure the release of a French citizen.
A deal has been reached to secure the release of a French citizen. Martin Ryan, who was jailed for espionage, is expected to fly to Paris . This development follows an agreement that led to the removal of a certain individual from the EU's sanctions list related to Russia.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding Ryan's release are available from the source. It is known that a pardon was issued by Azerbaijan's President.
The outcome of this deal is that Ryan will soon be traveling to Paris, marking the end of his imprisonment.
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Category: Local Published: September 23, 2026 Source: Euronews Reading time: 1 min
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