The regional KGB headquarters in Arkhangelsk suffered a major fire and was almost completely destroyed. Shortly after, a man phoned.

“I’m sorry, we can’t do anything,” said the receptionist. “The KGB has burnt down.”
Five minutes later, the receptionist received another call. “I’m sorry, we can’t help. The KGB has burnt down.”
Another five minutes passed, and the phone rang again. The receptionist recognised the voice as the man who’d twice called previously.
“Why do you keep calling? I told you that the KGB has burnt down.”

“I know. I just like hearing it.

Note

* The KGB was the feared secret police of the Soviet Union. Putin learned the tricks of the trade when he was an officer with them