Russia's covert operations working despite Ukraine troubles

Moscow influences democratic nations with money, disinformation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin waves during a news conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Sept. 16: Putin insists the war in Ukraine is going according to plan. © Sputnik/Reuters

HIROYUKI AKITA, Nikkei commentator

TOKYO -- Russia maintains its ability to sow strife in democratic countries through covert operations, even if President Vladimir Putin's war machine fails in what he calls the "special military operation" in Ukraine.

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