An Angolan court has convicted two Russian men, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, of terrorism and spying. Lakshtanov received an eight-year sentence, while Ratchin was sentenced to eleven years in prison. The men were accused of plotting a coup and inciting deadly protests related to fuel prices in Angola last year. Both defendants pleaded not guilty, asserting they were in the country for legitimate cultural and business endeavors. Angolan authorities allege the men were involved in organizing demonstrations that turned violent. The verdict marks a significant development in Angola’s scrutiny of foreign involvement in domestic affairs.