Russian 'Illegals' Spy Case Involving Children
11-year-old Sofia and her brother Gabriel were part of a Russia-US prisoner exchange, where it was revealed that their parents were elite Russian spies living under false identities in Argentina and Slovenia. The children were unaware of their parents' true identities until they were sent to Moscow, leading to a high-profile case of Russian 'illegals'.
Key Points
- Children Sofia and Gabriel part of largest Russia-US prisoner exchange since the Cold War
- Parents were elite Russian spies living under false identities in Argentina and Slovenia
- Children unaware of parents' true identities until sent to Moscow
- Story highlights the use of 'illegals' in Russian intelligence operations
Pros
- Highly interesting and captivating story
- Sheds light on the world of deep-cover espionage
Cons
- Involvement of innocent children in espionage