The NSA Is Not The Only Spy Agency That the Europeans Should Be Worried About

Reuters

Should Europe Be Worried By Russia’s Spying Resurgence? -- France 24/AFP

The revelations of the NSA’s surveillance programme have dominated the headlines in recent months. But Europe could also be at risk from a resurgence in Russian spying activity, according to intelligence experts.

As the fallout from the latest revelations over the surveillance activities of the US National Security Agency (NSA) tests diplomatic ties between Washington and allies including France and Germany, should Europe also be worried about a rise in Russian espionage?

French daily Le Figaro reported Friday that, according to intelligence experts and diplomats, Russia’s intelligence agencies have stepped up their activity under President Vladimir Putin to a level not seen since the height of the Cold War.

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My Comment: The difference between the U.S. and Russia is that the Europeans had Edward Snowden to give them documents outlining US intelligence efforts .... the Russians do not have such a person in their ranks. But there is no doubt about it .... Russian intelligence efforts are massive and they can probably match what the NSA is doing.