Analysis: Russia’s secret services betray their weakness
By DW
09 May 2021 |
3:32 pm
Spying, attacks, murder: Moscow's secret services have shown they are capable of striking even in the heart of the West. However, intelligence expert Christopher Nehring says they are marked by failure and limited means.
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