Russia's Battle for Suspected Operative in Air Cargo Attacks

Western security services and Russian spy agencies are engaged in a covert battle over a suspected Russian operative, Yaroslav Mikhailov, accused of coordinating last years air cargo attacks in Europe. Mikhailov, believed to have ties to criminal organizations, is sought by Western nations for his alleged role in the operation and by Russia for his potential knowledge of their hybrid warfare tactics. Azerbaijan, where Mikhailov is currently under surveillance, faces pressure from both sides, with Russias intelligence services directly pressuring them to return Mikhailov. The situation highlights the growing use of trusted proxies in Russias campaign of sabotage and arson against countries supporting Ukraine. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.