Leandro Prazeres
BBC News Brazil journalist who reported on the case of the undercover Russian intelligence officer living in Brazil and explores local context, including cultural details like forró dance.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 26min
The spy who loved to dance
Olga Ivshina, BBC Russian reporter who unpacks Soviet-era spy networks. Leandro Prazeres, BBC News Brazil journalist who reported the Brazil angle and loves forró. They trace the story of a long-term undercover Russian intelligence officer in Brazil. They discuss deep-cover legends, cultural cover like partner dance, and international investigations.
