Posted 1/29/2024, 11:15:00 AM
Latvian MEP Faces Accusations of Secretly Working for Russian Intelligence
- New investigation alleges Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka has secretly worked for Russia's FSB since 2004
- Leaked emails show Ždanoka sent Russian handler draft agendas, press releases, reports, and funding requests
- Ždanoka used MEP status to promote Russia interests like Victory Day and criticize Estonian government
- Ždanoka continued working with multiple FSB handlers until at least 2013
- Ždanoka barred from reelection in 2022 due to new Latvian law, will lose parliamentary immunity