Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
www.nytimes.com
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.

The adversarial relationship between Washington and Moscow prevented U.S. officials from sharing any information about the plot beyond what was necessary, out of fear Russian authorities might learn their intelligence sources or methods.

  • mean_bean279@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10018·
    8 months ago

    We told them there was an increased risk. They don’t need to know how we know or the specifics. They chose not to listen or act, and completely dismissed our advice as nonsense. This is on them.

    • mindlight@lemm.ee
      425·
      8 months ago

      Pfffft… Russia already knew it was Ukraine long before USA received intel about ISIS preparing the attack. /s

    • naturalgasbad@lemmy.ca
      271·
      8 months ago

      The US publicly said that there was an increased risk in Moscow for the 48 hours following March 7th. Whether they privately said anything more is unknown (neither side is too eager to share).

      Indeed, for the 48 hours following March 7th, security at places like Crocus City Hall was ramped up.

      Edit: would you like to hazard a guess as to what was happening at Crocus City Hall on March 7th-9th?

    • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2527·
      8 months ago

      “We” “Our”

      you are not the American government. They are your oppressors. They are not on your side.

      • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
        2410·
        8 months ago

        There’s a purposeful twist of language by you.

        The way they used “we” simply implies they are a citizen of the US, not that they are an agent of the US gov security apparatus.

        • Omega_Haxors@lemmy.mlEnglish
          23·
          8 months ago

          Whatever, keep collecting those L.

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