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Russian spooks target vaccine
Jul 16, 2020
Russian spies targeting covid-19 research, discussed by Misha Glenny and Baroness Neville-Jones. Liz Kendall shares Leicester's lockdown impact. Rick Witter provides a guide to York for potential government relocation.
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- Russian spies target covid-19 vaccine research to influence global events.
- Russia aims to disrupt Western alliances through disinformation campaigns and hacking attempts.
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Russian Interference in UK Affairs
Russian interference in the UK, including hacking attempts and disinformation campaigns, has raised concerns. The Russian actors linked to the state were involved in cyber attacks targeting coronavirus vaccine research in the UK, Canada, and the US. Such actions highlight the ongoing threat posed by Russian intelligence agencies and their efforts to influence global events.
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