Tensions and Surveillance in Moscow

In March 1962, Oleg Penkovsky, a Soviet intelligence officer, finds himself in a precarious situation at a cocktail party in Moscow, where he perceives that the KGB is monitoring him and his MI6 contact, Janet Chisholm. Despite the fear of being watched, Penkovsky cleverly orchestrates a discreet meeting with Chisholm to warn her of the imminent dangers they face. He manages to pass a secret message to her, informing her that both are being followed, and emphasizes the need for caution in their communications. This pivotal moment sets the stage for escalating tensions as the stakes of their espionage efforts rise amid looming nuclear threats.