Russian Operative in Air Cargo Bomb Plot

Russian operative Yaroslav Mikhailov, suspected of coordinating air cargo package attacks in Europe, is sought by Western security services and Russian spy agencies. Mikhailov, who faces criminal charges in Russia, is believed to have designed the rigged packages and fled to Azerbaijan. Russian intelligence services have pressured Azerbaijan to return Mikhailov, but Poland, the UK, Ukraine, and Lithuania urge Azerbaijan to prevent his return. Mikhailov, recruited by the GRU from criminal organizations, is seen as a new type of Russian operative. Russias attempts to gain custody of Mikhailov and prevent damaging disclosures at a European trial are likely reasons for President Putins recent efforts to improve relations with Azerbaijan. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.