German director Andrei Nekrasov detained in Russia DW 09/05/2024
Briefly

Andrei Nekrasov was arrested by FSB officers in Smolensk while filming for a new project, leading to a 90-day detention for alleged illegal work.
Nekrasov asserts he was unaware he was near an FSB building during filming, claiming his intentions were misinterpreted, resulting in his charges.
The German embassy has contacted Nekrasov, but fears remain regarding potential extensions of his detention beyond the initial 90-day sentence.
A legal expert stated that if found guilty, Nekrasov could face fines and a five-year ban from re-entering Russia.
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