Submission Statement: „Vladimir Putin’s warming relationship with Donald Trump has given Moscow the chance to bring more people back from US prisons. Russia’s first choice was instructive.“ Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov explore Russia’s strategic moves to bolster its cyber capabilities by facilitating the return of cybercriminals like Alexander Vinnik, who was involved in money laundering through the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. Despite international isolation, Russia’s cyber industry, including companies like Group-IB, has adapted and expanded, often leveraging state support and collaboration with intelligence agencies. This situation highlights the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to utilize criminal expertise for its geopolitical objectives.
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Submission Statement: „Vladimir Putin’s warming relationship with Donald Trump has given Moscow the chance to bring more people back from US prisons. Russia’s first choice was instructive.“ Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov explore Russia’s strategic moves to bolster its cyber capabilities by facilitating the return of cybercriminals like Alexander Vinnik, who was involved in money laundering through the cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. Despite international isolation, Russia’s cyber industry, including companies like Group-IB, has adapted and expanded, often leveraging state support and collaboration with intelligence agencies. This situation highlights the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to utilize criminal expertise for its geopolitical objectives.