Power Lines: Bonus Ep. 9: Q&A on Russian intelligence services

In this week’s bonus episode, Jakub and Nastya answer listeners’ questions about Russian intelligence agencies sent in to them on Twitter.

Jakub and Nastya discuss the FSB and the GRU, and the history of these intelligence organizations, including the tension they have with the Russian military. They also talk about Russian agents defecting and whether the focus of Russian intelligence agencies is on spying or controlling domestic public opinion.