Speaking of Russian spying……
Ukraine crisis: Leaked phone call embarrasses US

An apparently hacked phone conversation during which a senior US diplomat disparages the EU over the Ukraine crisis has been posted online.

A voice resembling that of Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland reportedly tells the US envoy to Ukraine: “F*** the EU”.

The US said Ms Nuland had “apologised for these reported comments”.

The audio also reveals a frank exchange about America’s strategy on how to work with Ukraine’s main opposition leaders.

The tape appeared on YouTube after Russia had accused Washington of meddling in Ukraine.