Inside Russia’s Spy Unit Targeting Americans
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Slashed tires, moved bookcases, a dead dog. For years, U.S. diplomats posted to Russia have experienced some strange things. WSJ’s Joe Parkinson) and Drew Hinshaw) report on the little-known spy unit, which U.S. officials believe is responsible for the surveillance and harassment of Americans in Russia, including WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich.

**Further Reading: **

• Inside the Secretive Russian Security Force That Targets Americans) 

• Putin, Isolated and Distrustful, Leans on Handful of Hard-Line Advisers)

**Further Listening: **

• A WSJ Reporter Arrested in Russia) 

• Russian Court Upholds WSJ Reporter’s Detention)

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