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Russia in Africa: Inside the alleged operation to influence Angolan politics
Charges include terrorism and espionage linked to disinformation and protests aiming to influence Angola's 2025 election, with over $24,000 paid to local media, prosecutors say.
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In Angola, two Russians, Igor Ratčin and Lv Lakshtanov, were tried and charged with espionage, bribery of officials, disinformation and the building of a criminal infrastructure, and believed that they had carried out a massive campaign of political influence in Angola.
Two Russians are accused of having lost anti-government protests, led an information campaign and tried to influence the following presidential elections in Angola. The two are part of a secret network of agents and service officers...
Angola Charges Two Russians With Election Interference, Terrorism in Major Spy Case
Angolan authorities are preparing to put two Russian nationals on trial over allegations of organizing anti-government protests, running a disinformation campaign, and attempting to interfere in upcoming presidential elections, according to a report by the BBC on March 24. Political consultant Igor Ratchin and translator Lev Lakshatanov face charges under 11 criminal counts, including terrorism, espionage, and influence peddling. We bring you s…
Strategic partnerships between the government of João Lourenço and the West did not fall well in Moscow
Arrested in late August, political consultant Igor Racin and translator Lev Lakshtanov were charged with 11 counts, including terrorism, espionage and trading in influence.
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