MOSCOW (AP) — A mother of seven accused of spying for Ukraine was released from custody in Russia on Tuesday following public outrage.
Svetlana Davydova, 37, was arrested Jan. 21 at her home in the town of Vyazma, west of Moscow. The Federal Security Service, the main KGB successor, had detained her on charges of treason that carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Even though released, Davydova’s case is still pending. Her youngest child is a 2-month-old baby whom she was breastfeeding.
Investigators haven’t revealed details of the accusations, but her husband, Anatoly Gorlov, says Davydova called the Ukrainian Embassy …read more
Source: KXAN