Argentine intelligence exposes Russian spies

This was reported by La Derecha Diario, Ukrinform saw.

The inquiry targeted an organization called "La Compañía", associated with the late Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, and with the so-called "Lakhta Project", known for its global disinformation campaigns.

According to the report, the spy group, tasked with pursuing the Kremlin's geopolitical interests, was engaged in disinformation campaigns and manipulation of public opinion.

The main task of the cell was to run disinformation and influence campaigns targeting Argentina. The group members would produce and circulate content across social media, and attempt to influence the activities of local public organizations, foundations, and non-governmental organizations.

"La Compañía's objective is to form a group of individuals loyal to Russia's interests," stated an official release.

According to Argentine intelligence, this scheme involved a Russian citizen, Lev Andryashvili, who resides in Argentina. He was responsible for financing the network and developing ties with local activists. His accomplice was his spouse, Irina Yakovenko, also a Russian national and resident of Argentina.

The investigation is currently ongoing. It is reported that other individuals may also be involved.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, Russia had been using Brazil for years as a training ground for its intelligence assets, who spied on Western countries using false identities.

CNN also wrote, citing sources, that Russia is viewing negotiations with the Trump administration on restoring its diplomatic presence in the U.S. as an opportunity to restore its spy network in the West.