Russia composed a network of secret agents in Ukraine prior to invasion - Baltic News Network bnn-news.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bnn-news.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
When the first armoured vehicles of Russia's invading army reached the heart of Chornobyl nuclear plant on the afternoon of 24 Feb, they encountered a Ukrainian unit charged with defending the notorious facility. In less than two hours, and without a fight, the 169 members of the Ukrainian National Guard laid down their weapons.
A Reuters investigation has found that Russia s success at taking over Chornobyl in February was no accident, but part of a long-standing Kremlin operation to infiltrate the Ukrainian state with secret agents.
Why Zelensky is purging the security services of Ukraine spectator.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from spectator.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.