US and Russia swap spies in Vienna

The US and Russia orchestrated the largest spy swap since the Cold War today in a tightly choreographed diplomatic dance.

US and Russia swap spies in Vienna
Fri, 09 Jul, 2010 - 15:38

The US and Russia orchestrated the largest spy swap since the Cold War today in a tightly choreographed diplomatic dance.

Ten spies arrested in the US were exchanged for four convicted in Russia at Vienna’s airport.

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