question is: Is WikiLeaks Russia’s ‘useful idiot,’ its ‘agent of influence,’ or something else? The precise nature of WikiLeaks’ relationship to Moscow is not publicly known. A PolitiFact analysis found a documented pattern in which both parties’ interests appeared to align.
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I have no doubts Moskow is encouraging and supporting western whistle-blowers just like the West is supporting Russian dissidents and that's perfect. We win.