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To understand the human dimension of this shadow war, one must listen to figures like Frode Berg, a former Norwegian border guard and known espionage veteran. Berg’s complex relationship with Russia exemplifies the blurred lines between friendship and espionage. During the 1990s, he built close personal ties with Russian counterparts, sharing drinks, skiing together, and even swapping military uniforms. Yet, over time, those friendships turned darker; Berg was later arrested by Russian authorities on charges of espionage.