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Pussy Riot member says she was forced by Russian security services to spy on friends

Rita Flores told The Guardian that Russia’s FSB pressured her to betray colleagues in the dissident movement.

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What is happening

According to the interview reported by la Repubblica, Flores said two agents threatened her and her family, causing her to fear for their safety.

Why is it on the Radar?

The account describes an alleged effort by Russian security services to obtain information from dissidents through threats against them and their families.

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