[Interview] Journalist who was followed by Russian agents in Vienna: ‘If they want to find something out, they will’

AI Briefing

• – In Austria, Russian espionage is often downplayed, and journalists who uncover it are frequently silenced or ostracized. The country's history of being a borderland between East and West has contributed to a culture of tolerance for Russian activities. Journalist Anna Thalhammer was followed by Russian agents, leading her to speak out about the issue and the risks involved in exposing it.