MINSK, 28 April (BelTA) – On 28 April, at the Pererov–Bialowieża border crossing on the Belarusian-Polish border, the State Security Committee of Belarus (KGB) and Poland’s Foreign Intelligence Agency conducted an exchange of five individuals convicted of espionage in Belarus and the Russian Federation for five citizens who had been detained in various EU countries and other states, BelTA learned from Belarus’ KGB.
Among those returned to their home countries are citizens of Belarus, Russia, and other CIS nations. All of them have received necessary basic medical and humanitarian assistance.
The KGB prepared the exchange operation at the direction of the Belarusian president, a process that took about a year. Intelligence agencies and representatives from seven countries were involved in its planning, which required lengthy and complex negotiations.
The State Security Committee of Belarus expresses its gratitude and acknowledges the particular contribution of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in carrying out the operation, noting the high level of cooperation with the leadership and personnel of the Russian intelligence service in resolving the most difficult issues that arose during the preparation of the operation. Thanks to this, a positive outcome was achieved.
Among those returned to their home countries are citizens of Belarus, Russia, and other CIS nations. All of them have received necessary basic medical and humanitarian assistance.
The KGB prepared the exchange operation at the direction of the Belarusian president, a process that took about a year. Intelligence agencies and representatives from seven countries were involved in its planning, which required lengthy and complex negotiations.
The State Security Committee of Belarus expresses its gratitude and acknowledges the particular contribution of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in carrying out the operation, noting the high level of cooperation with the leadership and personnel of the Russian intelligence service in resolving the most difficult issues that arose during the preparation of the operation. Thanks to this, a positive outcome was achieved.
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