Two Russians Convicted in Angola | Global News

Two Russian nationals convicted in Luanda face prison terms for allegedly orchestrating a covert campaign to destabilize Angola’s government and influence its election — charges they fiercely deny. Igor Ratchin gets 11 years, Lev Lakshtanov eight, while two Angolan citizens — one a journalist, one an activist — also face similar accusations, with one acquitted and the other suspended. Prosecutors tie them to a Russian network linked to Wagner, accusing them of paying local media to spread anti-Western propaganda. The Russian embassy remains silent, and the court refused to allow testimony from Angolan politicians, calling it irrelevant. Appeals are pending, and Tomé may still be jailed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c71b97a691568e00