I mentioned some time ago that I found it interesting that Putin had been cooler to the west and seemingly one step ahead of events since Snowden arrived in Moscow with his files...
Well all that is most definitely in the open air now...
and the only curious question remaining now is...
how long had they had access to those said sensitive files before this ...this... admission to such leaking or public disclosure of their knowledge of the contents of said documents...
How long have they really been privy to the files..?
How long did they or rather ...could they feign... not being aware of the contents of those files...for it is much easier to pretend you know nothing of the machinations of others..making adversaries believe you are in the dark...when in fact you are fully aware of their movements and goings-on...it makes for a very good position of strength to stand from...for a time...having your opponents believe they know things you do not...when in fact you are aware of everything happening.
In a specific example...it means they had the opportunity to watch and follow and track the movements of British spies...who they talked to..where they went...what they were doing...
It makes for a monumental great advantage all around...but an advantage which cannot be hidden forever...
That is my curiosity ... exactly how long have they been privy to these sensitive documents?
It may explain to us outside the shadowy dealings of statehood.... a rough idea of some of the many things that have occurred over the short or long haul of global events over the last few years...

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/...cle1568673.ece