

Russia […] is also a country that some hope could be a champion for a world of free and sovereign states without hegemonic influence.
Riiight. The country that meddles in the politics or questions the sovereignty of basically all of it’s neighbours is a champion for a world without hegemonic influence.
Just to make sure we do not spread misinformation here:
Maximilian Krah is accused of spying for China, not Russia. Same goes for his former aide Jian G.: he is convicted on a charge of espionage for China.