CIA uses favored Russian Telegram app to recruit spies
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The CIA has launched a Telegram channel to recruit Russian spies disillusioned with the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. A video was posted Monday night.
The U.S. intelligence agency took similar steps last year when it appealed to Russian citizens disillusioned with the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin by launching a social media campaign. But the CIA has now taken it one step further and created a Telegram channel titled "Securely Contacting CIA."
The CIA’s campaign last year was described to Fox News as "fruitful," and the top intelligence agency is looking to gain information in numerous sectors within Russian society.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Russian media Tuesday that the Telegram channel – which already has over 5,200 subscribers – is a "very convenient resource for tracking those who apply."
But the CIA maintains that an individual can securely contact the agency through its "Tor hidden service" and provided a link for instructions on how to safely do so.
The agency additionally urged patience after an individual does make contact.
"Please be patient. We thank you for your courage," the CIA said. "We carefully review the submitted documents in order to give an appropriate response and at the same time ensure your safety."
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