Russian Spy Network Uncovered, Russia-China Tensions Rise

Argentine authorities uncovered a Russian spy network known as 'The Company,' allegedly linked to the Kremlin and Project Lakhta, and headed by Russian nationals Lev Andriashvili and Irina Yakovenko. The network is accused of spreading disinformation and promoting Moscow's interests in Argentina by leveraging social media and local collaborators to influence politics, civic organizations, and NGOs. Some individuals have been arrested in connection with the investigation. Meanwhile, leaked Russian FSB documents and multiple reports reveal that Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted Russian entities for military secrets, straining the publicly close Russia-China relationship. The FSB memo brands China as 'an enemy,' accusing it of espionage, theft of defense technology, and territorial ambitions in regions under Russian influence. These events signal escalating intelligence conflicts and growing distrust, even among allied global powers.