Russian military authorities arrested FSB officer Evgeny Sosonkin, who had been investigated by The Insider for involvement in Russian intelligence operations using private front companies to conduct espionage and influence operations across Africa, Cuba, and Mexico. Sosonkin, listed as director of international relations at the private company 'Bureau Legint,' was part of a network linking GRU and FSB officials to private structures conducting propaganda and intelligence work with alleged involvement of Wagner mercenaries.