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Deceased Russian Diplomat Had Ties to Lavrov and Intelligence Services

Published January 16, 2026, 15:21
Deceased Russian Diplomat Had Ties to Lavrov and Intelligence Services

The death of a Russian embassy employee in Nicosia on January 8th has sparked confusion and questions. While the Russian side announced a "personal tragedy" and avoided providing full details, journalistic investigations, particularly by The Insider, are attempting to reveal the identity and role of the deceased. According to The Insider, the employee, referred to as A.V. Panov or Aleksei Panov, was a cryptographer with connections to high-ranking officials in the Russian Foreign Ministry, as well as individuals linked to Russian intelligence services. However, the authenticity of the information and the content of the contacts remain unclear.