Russian court hears case of French cyclist accused of illegal

French cyclist Sofiane Sehili, who was reportedly arrested after twice attempting to cross the Russian border from China while trying to break the world record for the fastest cycle crossing of the Eurasian landmass, from Lisbon to Vladivostok, sits inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing in the far eastern settlement of Pogranichniy, Russia, October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel