Russian reactions
Russia warns Sweden – could become a Russian target
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says that NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Russian attacks. Reuters reports, citing the Russian state news agency Tass.
Medvedev, who is now vice chairman of the Security Council, says that countries that have recently joined NATO risk being exposed to retaliatory attacks with nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict.
Sweden and Finland are the latest countries to become members of NATO.
Russia warns Sweden – could become a Russian target
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says that NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Russian attacks. Reuters reports, citing the Russian state news agency Tass.
Medvedev, who is now vice chairman of the Security Council, says that countries that have recently joined NATO risk being exposed to retaliatory attacks with nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict.
Sweden and Finland are the latest countries to become members of NATO.
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FBI now uses lie detectors for leaks
The American FBI has started using polygraph tests, so-called lie detectors, for internal investigations. These are investigations to identify leaks from within the authorities, reports the Washington Post, citing an FBI spokesperson.
Current and former officials tell the newspaper that it creates a climate of fear that harms national security.
Last week, the US Justice Department made it easier for prosecutors investigating leaks to the news media to request transcripts and testimony from journalists, Reuters reports. This applies not only to classified material but also to sensitive information that the administration says is “designed to sow chaos and distrust” in the government, the WSJ reports.
FBI now uses lie detectors for leaks
The American FBI has started using polygraph tests, so-called lie detectors, for internal investigations. These are investigations to identify leaks from within the authorities, reports the Washington Post, citing an FBI spokesperson.
Current and former officials tell the newspaper that it creates a climate of fear that harms national security.
Last week, the US Justice Department made it easier for prosecutors investigating leaks to the news media to request transcripts and testimony from journalists, Reuters reports. This applies not only to classified material but also to sensitive information that the administration says is “designed to sow chaos and distrust” in the government, the WSJ reports.
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