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Trial Opens in Poland of Russian Lawyer Accused of Ordering Attacks on Dissidents

The trial of Anatoly B., a Russian lawyer, opened in Poland on Wednesday. Though previously convicted by Vladimir Putin's regime in Russia, he now faces Polish charges of commissioning attacks against Russian opposition activists. The case is shrouded in unanswered questions about his motives and the full circumstances of the alleged offences. His dual status — as both a victim of the Russian state and an alleged perpetrator — makes the case particularly puzzling.