Russia’s economy, since the days of the USSR, is bolstered by the black market. Government projects included theft, everybody got a cut – all the way to the top. It was status quo. Suddenly, Putin arrested his Director of Shipyard. Why? And is it indicative of his concerns about China’s aggression? Probably so, says Brad Johnson, retired CIA Chief of Station and President, Americans for Intelligence Reform.
Brad Johnson, President, and retired CIA Senior Officer and Chief of Staff. Insight into current events from an intelligence angle.