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intelligenceinternational-relations2 years ago

CIA's New Video Targets Russian Double Agents

The CIA has released a Russian-language video on social media in an attempt to recruit Russian intelligence employees as double agents, targeting those disaffected by the war in Ukraine. The video appeals to patriotic Russians working in intelligence agencies who may feel betrayed by corruption and inadequate military resources. The Kremlin has dismissed the video, stating that such recruitment practices are common and emphasizing that Russian social networks like VKontakte are more popular than the platforms used by the CIA.

intelligenceinternational-relations2 years ago

CIA's New Video Recruitment Attempt in Russia Ridiculed by Moscow

The CIA has released a Russian-language video aimed at recruiting Russian intelligence employees as double agents, prompting a swift response from the Kremlin. The video features a fictional GRU officer expressing disillusionment with the Russian leadership and a desire to work with the CIA. Despite Kremlin criticism and the video being on a platform banned in Russia, the CIA reports increased outreach from Russians. This marks the third recruitment video targeting Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, with CIA Director William Burns citing disaffection over the war as an opportunity to recruit spies.

intelligenceinternational-relations2 years ago

"CIA's Intriguing Recruitment Strategy: Silky Truth Video Lures Russian Officials"

The CIA has released a video targeting Russian officials, urging them to tell the truth about a system it claims is filled with lying sycophants, as the agency seeks to recruit more Russian spies amid disaffection over the war in Ukraine. The video, titled "Why I made contact with the CIA - for myself," shows an actor playing a Russian official walking through a snowy Russian city, highlighting the importance of integrity and offering ways to contact the CIA. Western spy agencies have faced challenges operating in Moscow, and Russia accuses the US and UK of supporting Ukraine to divide the country and seize its resources.