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.

Why is the use of FSB methods against foreign politicians considered new?

In what ways have the methods of the FSB been shocking in the post-Soviet era?