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The Surkov leaks
In 2016, Ukrainian hackers leaked thousands of emails belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin's right hand man, Vladislav Surkov.
In 2016, Ukrainian hackers leaked thousands of emails belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin's right hand man, Vladislav Surkov.
They provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Kremlin and fresh insight into the invasion in Ukraine.
Rachel Naylor speaks to Alya Shandra, the journalist who read them all.
(Photo: Vladislav Surkov in 2008. Credit: DMITRY ASTAKHOV/AFP/Getty Images)
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