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Reports from Italian newspapers alleged that Russia spied on delegates at the September G20 summit in St. Petersburg by handing out bugged USB memory sticks and phone charging cables. A spokesman for President Vladimir Putin denied the claims. The reporting is criticized for using vague technical terms like "bug" and "glitch" to describe complex espionage.
G20 Spying Scandal and British Surveillance
Reports reveal that the British government spied on G20 delegates, including then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, by setting up fake internet cafes and monitoring phone calls in real-time. The hosts suggest the primary goal of such surveillance is gathering leverage for blackmail, such as information on personal indiscretions.
