What A Missed Terror Warning Says About U.S.-Russian Ties And Putin's Thinking
Russia and US intelligence agencies lack genuine collaboration despite recent joint efforts against terrorism.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Recently, Russia’s main intelligence agency foiled an Islamic State plot targeting New Year’s celebrations in St. Petersburg thanks to a tip from the United States. However, Russian security services are criticized for being more interested in using intelligence sharing for their own gain rather than genuine collaboration. This lack of cooperation has been a longstanding issue, influenced by historical tensions and differing values between the two countries’ intelligence services. Despite sporadic cooperation, regular breakdowns in sharing information have occurred. The article also highlights incidents where intelligence sharing was marred by political motives and disinformation, impacting the effectiveness of joint efforts.