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Death of a Hot Dog Salesman

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The Perils of Defection from Russian Intelligence

This chapter explores the dire consequences faced by defectors from the FSB, spotlighting cases like Alexander Litvinenko and Sergei Skripal, who were targeted with fatal poisons. It also examines the ruthless punishment inflicted by Prigozhin on defectors from the Wagner group, underscoring the extreme violence against perceived traitors.

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