Euronews • June 9, 2026 15:22

'Operation Pushkin': six Georgians on trial in France over theft of rare Russian books

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The trial is the latest case aimed at delivering justice after a series of similar thefts in libraries across Europe, allegedly by an organised network.

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Tue 05:57 - France 24

French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

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'Operation Pushkin': six Georgians on trial in France over theft of rare Russian books

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French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a …