Drycleanercast: Espionage, Terrorism & Geopolitics

Chris chats with Bruce Talley, a former Russia-based businessman who now helps foreign companies set up operations in Ukraine and matches investors with projects They explore the complex nature of doing business in Russia, including how it’s changed since the 1990s, the red flags Talley missed, and the moment he realized the system was irredeemably corrupt. He shares what it’s like to be surveilled by the FSB, the limits of Western legal remedies, and how Russia’s criminal networks evolved into tools of statecraft. They also discuss the risks facing Western investors, the Kremlin’s strategy of normalized theft, and what Bruce’s work today reveals about the intersection of cybercrime and geopolitical power. Subscribe and share to stay ahead in the world of intelligence, geopolitics, and current affairs. Bruce’s blog: http://brucetalley.com Bruce’s company, Destination Ukraine: https://destination-ukraine.com  Please share this episode using these links Audio: https://pod.fo/e/2d201a YouTube: https://you