Alexander · Vorobiov, one of Putin's most trusted confidants, holds important positions in the Russia government and is known as Putin's "first successor".
Such a "political star" was revealed to have openly betrayed Russia in 2019, betrayed a large number of state secrets to United States, and became a complete United States lackey.
Even in the process of his arrest, he discovered the inside story that shocked the world.
Why did he betray? And what did you find?
«——[· Putin's henchman's two-sided life ·] ——»
In 2017, Alexander · Vorobyov embarked on his long-awaited holiday in Europe. As Putin's right-hand man, he felt he deserved to enjoy this rare leisure time.
On a seemingly ordinary afternoon, two men claiming to be United States merchants struck up a conversation with Vorobyov. After three rounds of drinking, the topic unconsciously turned to politics.
Vorobyov did not perceive the danger coming, but indulged in the pleasure of being flattered.
As everyone knows, this seemingly accidental encounter is actually a trap carefully designed by the CIA United States. They have long been eyeing this rookie in Russia politics and are just waiting for the right moment to make a move.
That night, in a suite in a luxury hotel, United States agents had a showdown.
They offered a staggering offer: $200,000 and a beautiful female companion in exchange for Vorobyov's "cooperation".
Faced with temptation, the self-proclaimed loyal politician hesitated.
The complexity of human nature is on full display at this moment. Perhaps for a moment Vorobyov thought of the Motherland and of Putin's trust in him.
But the temptation of money and beauty eventually prevailed over the bottom line of morality. He nodded, and from then on embarked on a path of no return.
After returning to Moscow, Vorobiov began his two-sided life.
During the day, he is still the high-spirited political star, Putin's right-hand man. At night, he became the eyeliner of the United States, constantly transmitting Russia confidential information to the other party.
In fact, Vorobyov's background is not ordinary, and at a young age, with his brilliant mind, he was admitted to the business school of Moscow University.
After graduating, after training, he achieved good political achievements. With his outstanding talent, he was quickly favored by Putin and rose to the top.
Under Putin's promotion, Vorobyov first served as the head of the president's special envoy, specializing in fighting oligarchs in Russia.
He succeeded in eradicating Putin's political opponents and made great contributions. This credit earned him greater trust and he was transferred to a key position in northeastern Russia.
However, the taste of power was so luscious that Vorobyov gradually lost himself.
He began to crave power and crave more. Perhaps it was this greed that made him choose to betray when faced with the temptation of the CIA in the United States.
Over the next two years, Vorobyov leaked a large number of Russia's state secrets.
The secrecy involved the content of meetings of the National Security Council of Russia, military operations plans in Ukraine and Syria, and even personal information and weaknesses of Russia high-ranking officials.
Vorobyov thought that he had done it seamlessly, but he did not know that the Federal Security Service of Russia had long been suspicious of him. They secretly launched an investigation and tightened the encirclement step by step.
«——[· Uncover the truth of the treason case·]——»
In a hidden corner of Moscow, a group of FSB agents are nervously monitoring a secret meeting.
On the monitor, Vorobyov conversed happily with a strange man, and then quickly exchanged a bulging envelope.
This scene did not escape the eyes of Russia's intelligence service, and also became the introduction of subsequent investigations.
In fact, from the beginning of 2018, the Federal Security Service of Russia launched a secret investigation against Vorobiov.
At first, it was just a routine loyalty review. However, as the investigation progressed, the agents gradually uncovered some disturbing clues.
Vorobyov's frequent overseas travels, unusual communication records, and inexplicably large cash inflows have left investigators suspicious.
They began to conduct a full range of surveillance of Vorobiov, including phone tapping, email monitoring, and even 24-hour on-the-ground tracking.
However, the real turnaround came on an uneventful weekend afternoon.
A female official, with red crying eyes, came to the Kremlin.
With a trembling voice, she revealed to Putin an astonishing secret: Vorobyov not only abused his power, but also sexually harassed her.
The increase in this news instantly detonated the entire investigation. Putin was furious and ordered a full-scale investigation of Vorobyov.
During the ensuing search, investigators found shocking evidence at Vorobiov's home: large amounts of dollar cash, advanced spy equipment, and a Poland passport.
These discoveries undoubtedly confirmed the fact that Vorobiov had committed treason. More shocking is yet to come.
When investigators delved into the leaked secrets of Vorobiov, they were horrified to discover that the information involved Russia's core military secrets and high-level decision-making.
Vorobyov's betrayal has seriously endangered national security.
Just as the FSB was about to close the net, Vorobyov seemed to sense the danger approaching.
He hurriedly packed his bags and prepared to flee to Poland. But his every move was under the surveillance of the security services.
At Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport, the disguised Vorobyov was caught in an urn, and there was no room for a counterattack.
Subsequent investigations revealed that during his tenure as a representative of the President of the Ural Federal District, he not only betrayed state secrets, but also abused his power to amass wealth on a large scale.
This case not only exposes the loopholes in the high-level power structure, but also raises questions about how many "hidden traitors" like Vorobiov are there?
«——[· Final Fate and Far-reaching Influence ·]——»
On July 14, 2019, clouds fell over Red Square in central Moscow.
On this day, the Federal Security Service of Russia officially announced that Alexander · Vorobiov, Putin's henchman and then assistant to the president, had been arrested on suspicion of treason.
This news was like a bombshell, instantly detonating the entire Russia political arena. The people demanded: punish the traitors severely!
The next day, wearing a black hood, Vorobyov was escorted to the Moscow District Court.
The atmosphere at the trial was solemn, and everyone waited with bated breath for the former rising political star to defend himself. However, in the face of ironclad accusations, Vorobyov eventually chose to plead guilty.
In court, the prosecutor enumerated in detail Vorobyov's crimes:
In two years, he provided the United States CIA with more than 20 state secret documents, covering core secrets such as Russia's military deployment and high-level decision-making.
In exchange, he received a large number of dollars and other benefits.
Putin personally attended the final sentencing. No one knew what his mood was, and the much-battered emperor seemed as silent as ever.
In the end, Vorobyov was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Considering his crimes, many believe that this is already an open side.
And that's not all, Putin ordered a sweeping loyalty review of the top levels of the government, and many officials were ousted as a result.
Russia has also tightened controls on government officials traveling abroad to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
On the international stage, the espionage case has also caused an uproar. Vorobyov is not alone.
Just a year later, Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, another of Putin's cronies, launched a short-lived "armed rebellion."
While the rebellion was quickly quelled, it once again exposed the fragility of Russia's top power structure.
The following year, Prigozhin died in a plane crash. The incident was seen by many as some kind of revenge for the mutiny, although Russia officials insisted it was just an ordinary air crash.
For Putin, these two cases are undoubtedly a heavy blow. He had to re-examine his approach to employing people, and he also had to face the political rebuilding that followed the collapse of trust.
These events may serve as a catalyst for change in Russia's political system.
True patriotism is not a slogan, but every choice in everyday work.
Each of us should take this as a lesson and fulfill our duties in our own positions and keep the bottom line.
Only in this way can we build a more just, transparent and strong society. Let us work together to create a better future and interpret our loyalty to the motherland with practical actions.
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