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

Euronews · Jun 9, 2026, 3:22 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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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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France 24 Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books France 24 French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books Le Monde (English) 'Operation Pushkin': Rare books, Georgian con artists and the shadow of the Kremlin

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