Russia has expelled a U.S. diplomat who it says is a CIA spy. The official, Ryan Fogle, worked in the U.S. embassy in Moscow in a low-level position. Russian officials say he was detained after trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer with cash and a letter offering up to $1 million a year. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said: “While our two presidents have reaffirmed their willingness to expand bilateral cooperation … such provocative Cold War-style actions do not contribute to building mutual trust.” The United States has not denied that Fogle worked for the CIA.
Russia Expels Alleged CIA Spy Caught Recruiting
HeadlineMay 15, 2013