Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
BBC News reports that officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.
This world story centres on Russia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Moscow, Ukraine and Cold War.
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