Russia-Ukraine War

SOURCE www.nytimes.com
Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for its elite intelligence officers to create deep-cover operatives with authentic Brazilian identities, who would then travel to other countries for espionage work.

Key Points

  • Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for elite intelligence officers to create deep-cover operatives with authentic Brazilian identities
  • The goal was for these spies to become Brazilian before traveling to other countries for espionage work