Embassy Fiasco

Jonna shares a gripping account of the challenges faced during the construction of the U.S. embassy in Moscow, highlighting the stark differences in security protocols between the State Department and the CIA. She reveals how the decision to allow Russian workers to assemble critical components led to a building riddled with surveillance devices, ultimately forcing a costly and embarrassing rebuild. The story underscores the intricate dance of diplomacy and the ever-present threat of espionage.