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.
US diplomat accused of being a 'spy' leaves Moscow
A US employee accused of spying and ordered to leave Russia has flown out of Moscow, it is reported.
Russian NTV broadcast video that appeared to show Ryan Fogle passing through passport control and security at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.
Russian security services claimed earlier this week that Fogle, a third secretary at the US embassy, had been caught trying to recruit a Russian agent.
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