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4. Remember the US embassy in Moscow debacle of the early 80's?

Wed May 14, 2025, 09:25 AM

May 2025

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/PDF/MagazineArchive/Documents/2012/September%202012/0912embassy.pdf

"The new US Embassy in Moscow was half done. Then officials realized the Soviets had built hundreds of listening devices right into the structure."

The Soviets embedded listening devices right into the wood and brickwork.

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inspect every present carefully...... [View all] markie May 2025 OP

Didn't inspect it? 58Sunliner May 2025 #1

Remember the US embassy in Moscow debacle of the early 80's? SpankMe May 2025 #4

ALWAYS Look Gift Horses in the Mouth. MineralMan May 2025 #5

Not surprised at all. SheltieLover May 2025 #6