Angolan court sentences two Russian nationals for terrorism and espionage

An Angolan court convicted Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin on charges of terrorism and espionage related to an alleged 2025 coup plot and the organization of violent fuel price protests. The defendants maintain their innocence, claiming their presence in the country was limited to business and cultural activities. The sentencing marks a significant legal development in bilateral relations between Luanda and Moscow.