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Russia: 'Spy' case regretful

An apparent attempt by a US diplomat to recruit a Russian agent for the CIA was "regretful" and has not helped relations between the two countries, a spokesman for the Russian President said.

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Pictures of 'CIA agent' being detained in Moscow

Russian security services have released images showing what they claim is the US diplomat Ryan Fogle being detained in Moscow, and objects found in his possession.

Ryan Fogle being handcuffed by Russian police Credit: RTV
Objects - including wigs, dark sunglasses and a wad of 500-euro notes - claimed to be Ryan Fogle's possessions Credit: RTV

Security services said Fogle had been handed over to US Embassy officials.

Claims to show an ID card belonging to Ryan Fogle Credit: RTV

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