From the archive: ‘A chain of stupidity’: the Skripal case and the decline of Russia’s spy agencies

Exploring the Salisbury poisoning case, the podcast reveals the decline of Russia's spy agencies and the embarrassing exposure of Russian assassins. It delves into the meticulous investigative work, the unusual assassin with ties to Putin, and the unraveling of disguises. The spies' comedic excuses, lack of sympathy, and the decline of Russia's military intelligence agency under Igor Korobov's leadership are also discussed.