Maria Butina
Maria Butina is a Russian national and former gun rights activist who gained notoriety for her involvement in a covert operation to establish connections with American politicians and influence U.S. policy. She was arrested in 2018 for acting as an unregistered foreign agent and was later convicted and sentenced to prison. Butina's case drew attention to the tactics used by foreign operatives to infiltrate American political circles, including forming romantic relationships for strategic gain.
Born on Jul 10, 1988 (36 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,544 | $700,000 | 448$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 5,544 | $700,000 | 448$ |
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Maria Butina managed to establish close contacts with conservative politicians and the gun lobby ahead of the 2016 American presidential election.
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