Austrian historian gains access to secret Russian archive on Soviet POWs

Austrian historian Stefan Karner obtained access to a secret Russian archive containing data on 150,000 Soviet prisoners of war, reportedly through contacts in the Russian presidential circle and a midnight call with an Austrian minister. The disclosure reveals a previously closed historical record, but the exact nature of the data and the terms of access remain unclear. This development could affect Russia-Austria relations and historical reconciliation efforts.

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