Revealed: second Kremlin spy ring targeting Russian dissidents discovered in UK
Briefly

A Kremlin-backed spy operation targeting Russian dissidents in Britain has surfaced, focusing on journalist Roman Dobrokhotov among others. Dobrokhotov, who has received police warnings about continued surveillance efforts on him and his family, fled Moscow to the UK in 2021. The recent controversy also unveils the involvement of six Bulgarians convicted of espionage under directives from Jan Marsalek, a wanted Austrian national. The operation demonstrates ongoing risks for individuals who oppose the Kremlin, including discussions about potential poisoning and abduction of dissidents like Dobrokhotov.
Roman Dobrokhotov, a journalist warned by police about ongoing surveillance attempts, revealed that he and his family remain targeted by Kremlin spies working in the UK.
The recent discovery of a Kremlin-led espionage operation in the UK highlights the lengths to which Russian agents will go to target dissidents including threats of assassination.
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