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French official worked in Moscow embassy without clearance for two years

The French embassy in Moscow.
The French embassy in Moscow. © Igor Zubkov/Alamy banque d'images
Despite not having his request for defence clearance processed, a French civil servant was able to work in the embassy in Moscow for two years. His request has since been denied on account of potential Islamist acquaintances, in an episode that highlights the weaknesses of France's intelligence vetting processes. [...]
Published on 20.03.2023 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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