CIA Releases Video Appealing to Russian Officials to Become Spies

CIA releases Russian language video appealing to Russian officials to become spies and "tell the truth" about the system.
CIA Director said in July that disaffection over Ukraine war was creating opportunity to recruit Russian spies.
Video shows Russian official walking in snow lamenting that truth is distorted in reports.
Video tells Russian officials "those around you may not want to hear the truth. But we do."
CIA operated in Soviet era under "Moscow Rules" to guard against complacency, rules updated for modern Russia.

reuters.com

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