Brazil uncovers Russian espionage ring operating under deep cover
They seemed like ordinary Brazilians — starting businesses, building friendships, and having romantic relationships. They even had legitimate Brazilian birth certificates and passports. But in reality, they were Russian intelligence agents leading double lives.
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They seemed like ordinary Brazilians — starting businesses, building friendships, and having romantic relationships. They even had legitimate Brazilian birth certificates and passports. But in reality, they were Russian intelligence agents leading double lives.
A New York Times investigation found that Moscow had been using Brazil as a launchpad for its global espionage operation.
Brazilian federal police uncovered the deception after a yearslong hunt, dealing a massive blow to Vladimir Putin’s spy program.
@AliRogin spoke with New York Times reporters @mschwirtz
and @jane__bradley
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