“Exactly what the US and NATO (as well as CNN) are accusing Russia and China of.

So can one state engage in intelligence activities against others, or is it impossible?

I wish CNN would receive an answer to this question from Washington, ”Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel.

CNN, citing sources, previously reported on the CIA's intentions to focus on training personnel to work against China and Russia.

The director of the US Central Intelligence Agency, William Burns, said that "most of the gray hair" received while working as ambassador to Russia (from 2005 to 2008), and the rest of the gray hair is associated with "negotiations with the Iranians" on the nuclear deal.