Hunting Russian Spies in Norway’s ‘Spy Town’ | WSJ
Kirkenes, a Norwegian town on the border with Russia, has become a target for espionage operations. The town’s proximity to Russia and nearby NATO bases has made it a target for Russian spies taking photos of military infrastructure, doing covert maritime intelligence operations and more.
WSJ follows an agent from Norway’s domestic intelligence agency, the PST, on the hunt for illegal activity.
Chapters:
0:00 Russia’s shadow war
0:55 Russian threats
2:25 Ports and Russian vessels
5:05 Interviewing a retired border guard
7:07 Current border guards
7:51 Recruitment and Wagner
10:05 Inside the town
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WSJ follows an agent from Norway’s domestic intelligence agency, the PST, on the hunt for illegal activity.
Chapters:
0:00 Russia’s shadow war
0:55 Russian threats
2:25 Ports and Russian vessels
5:05 Interviewing a retired border guard
7:07 Current border guards
7:51 Recruitment and Wagner
10:05 Inside the town
News Explainers
Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news.
#Russia #Norway #WSJ
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