Has Russia reduced its espionage staff?
No. A major news magazine reported that Russia has not cut one person from the staff of its espionage. Its spying activity remains just as busy as ever, indicating that Russia has not reduced its espionage staff at all in any way.
Les teaches that the rider of the red horse will be the Russian invasion of Israel, as described in Ezekiel 38-39. He identifies Gog, Magog, Meshach, and Tubal as Russia and her satellite nations. Les warns not to believe the Russian bear is dead; it is alive and well. Though Russia may be economically crimped, cold, and hungry, the threats of mass famine have not come true. The Russian army remains intact east of the Ural mountains. Les also cites a major news magazine report stating that Russia has not cut one person from its espionage staff, and its spying activity is just as busy as ever.