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Putin slams Italy's arrest of Russian executive Alexander Korshunov at U.S. request
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 / 12:44 PM / UPDATED 26 MINUTES AGO
Putin slams Italy's arrest of Russian executive at U.S. request
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin complained on Thursday about Italy’s arrest of a Russian state executive on suspicion of industrial espionage at Washington’s request, saying the move would harm ties with the United States.
Alexander Korshunov, director for business development at Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC), was detained at an airport in Naples on Aug. 30 after Washington issued a warrant for his arrest.
UEC produces engines for civil and military aircraft as well as power turbines. Russian state conglomerate Rostec, which owns the engine maker, said Korshunov was innocent of any wrongdoing as did UEC, Russian news agencies reported.
Italy’s foreign ministry said it had no immediate comment to make on the case.
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Putin slams Italy's arrest of Russian executive at U.S. request
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin complained on Thursday about Italy’s arrest of a Russian state executive on suspicion of industrial espionage at Washington’s request, saying the move would harm ties with the United States.
Alexander Korshunov, director for business development at Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC), was detained at an airport in Naples on Aug. 30 after Washington issued a warrant for his arrest.
UEC produces engines for civil and military aircraft as well as power turbines. Russian state conglomerate Rostec, which owns the engine maker, said Korshunov was innocent of any wrongdoing as did UEC, Russian news agencies reported.
Italy’s foreign ministry said it had no immediate comment to make on the case.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-italy-usa-arrest/putin-slams-italys-arrest-of-russian-executive-at-u-s-request-idUSKCN1VQ28J
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