The private plane taking off from southwest Germany carried an unexpected mix of passengers, including police, doctors, intelligence agents, a top adviser to the German chancellor, and a convicted Russian killer, Vadim Krasikov, who remained restrained throughout the flight.
Detailed accounts from Western government officials and liberated Russian political prisoners shed light on the complex prisoner exchange involving significant planning and coordination among seven countries.
The successful exchange highlighted the ability of powerful intelligence agencies to collaborate on a unique, shared-interest operation amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the West.
One of the FSB escorts made a chilling remark to two prominent Russian dissidents on the plane, warning them not to enjoy their freedom too much as Krasikov might come after them.
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