– The Kremlin dismissed a report linking Russian military intelligence to the “Havana syndrome” ailment affecting U.S. diplomats and spies globally.
– A Russia-focused investigative media group reported that members of a Russian military intelligence unit known as 29155 were placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
– U.S. intelligence investigation found it was “very unlikely” a foreign adversary was responsible for the ailment.
– Symptoms of the ailment include migraines, nausea, memory lapses, and dizziness.
– The U.S. Congress passed the Havana Act in 2021 to provide payments to affected staff and their families.