If the Itar-tass article is right, this makes no sense because the chips are destined for government computers and state-run companies. There are probably easie

If the Itar-tass article is right, this makes no sense because the chips are destined for government computers and state-run companies. There are probably easier ways to snoop on those computers. And why would Russia not be afraid of the NSA, after all they are a prime target.