'Putin's mistakes' giving US 'once-in-a-generation' chance to recruit Russian spies, says CIA director

sabbah@lemmy.world to World News@lemmy.world – 106 points –
Putin 'mistakes' giving US 'once-in-a-generation' chance to recruit spies - and CIA boss says 'we're not letting it go to waste'
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Ah, nice. CIA doing what they do best: adding fuel to the fire and spreading mistrust

When it comes to rogue nuclear states, having spies is a generally a good thing. Helps us plan for contingencies.

Announcing the intention to spy is probably not a good idea though.

I'd guess they're either advertising to possible dissenters, or sowing distrust.

Shush your not supposed to tell anyone!

Or maybe they're saying it out loud to mess with Putin - because how can he trust anyone now?