Just like US AV vendors don't find US state malware / spying tools. That's the game I guess, but let's not act like Kaspersky are an exception, they're playing

Just like US AV vendors don't find US state malware / spying tools. That's the game I guess, but let's not act like Kaspersky are an exception, they're playing by the same rules as everyone else. As an end user you should consider if your AV vendor's country of origin is compatible with your own interests.