The spies took advantage of Slovenia's location in the Schengen zone to conduct intelligence tasks across Europe. Police found large amounts of cash in their office during a search.
The couple's children were taken into foster care after the arrest, attending an international school. Their cooperation refusal led to private Russian admission of their intelligence officer status.
Russian officials swiftly engaged in discussions for a possible exchange after the couple's arrest in Slovenia. The pair's efforts to avoid cameras exiting the court highlighted the sensitivity of their situation.
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