Russia detains Frenchman who crossed border from Estonia on a paddleboard
A Frenchman has been detained in Russia after illegally crossing the River Narva from Estonia, Reuters news agency reported on Wednesday.
The man used a paddleboard to cross the river and was detained by Federal Security Service (FSB) border guards on arrival, a court in the Leningrad region said.
According to the court, the French man said he wanted to settle in Russia.
It added that he had previously undergone psychiatric treatment.
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Source: Reuters
