Russia

The Brazen FBI Hunt for Russian Spies Ready to Betray Putin

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The FBI is doubling down on its mission to recruit Russian spies—even targeting would-be traitors with theatrical video ads for the first time.

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Shannon Vavra 

National Security Reporter

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Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

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