Russia accuses Arctic scientist of treason, passing secrets to China
Valery Mitko is president of the Arctic Academy of Sciences.
June 15, 2020
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MOSCOW — State prosecutors have charged a prominent Russian scientist with treason after accusing him of passing state secrets to China, his lawyer said on Monday, adding that his client could serve up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
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