Interview Natalia Pelevine, Former Russian Prime Ministerial Aide

The transcript discusses the tactics of Russian security services, particularly the FSB, and their involvement in the US elections. It highlights the collection of compromising information on both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, suggesting a later decision to support Trump. The FSB's historical methods of maintaining dossiers for blackmail are explained, noting their use against both enemies and allies. The transcript expresses shock at the application of these methods against high-level foreign politicians in the post-Soviet era, despite their known use against Russian opposition.

What was the primary focus of the Russian security services during the US elections?

• To ensure a fair election process

• To disrupt the election entirely

• To support Hillary Clinton

• To collect compromising information on both candidates

What was the initial stance of the Russian security services regarding the US election candidates?

• They only targeted Hillary Clinton

• They remained neutral throughout

• They supported Donald Trump from the beginning

• They collected information on both candidates

What historical practice of the FSB is highlighted in the second section?

• Developing new technologies

• Creating alliances with foreign nations

• Maintaining dossiers on both friends and foes

• Promoting Russian culture abroad

How does the use of FSB tactics in the post-Soviet era differ from the past?

• They are only used domestically

• They are less secretive

• They focus more on economic espionage

• They are now used against high-level foreign politicians

What is the shocking aspect of the FSB's recent activities?

• Their methods are outdated

• They are targeting high-level foreign politicians

• They have stopped collecting dossiers

• They are focusing on technology theft