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Martin Ryan
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A French national found guilty of espionage in Azerbaijan.
Notable Quotes
"I did not spy. I am not a spy, and during the court case I tried to prove this."View Story →
"I did not spy. I am not a spy, and during the court case I tried to prove this."View Story →
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