The Spy Who The Spy Who Saved MI5 (Encore) | The Pressure Cooker | 2
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Jun 24, 2025 Oleg Lyalin's tangled web of love and espionage takes center stage as he juggles multiple identities. Tension escalates with a KGB investigator sent to London, putting his secrets at risk. British officials debate the fraught decision to expel Soviet spies amidst rising threats. Emotional turmoil grips both spies and handlers, exposing the psychological complexities of their dangerous game. Finally, a night of recklessness forces Oleg to navigate police scrutiny while striving to maintain his mission's integrity.
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KGB's Extreme Sabotage Plans
- The Soviet KGB planned extreme sabotage operations against UK infrastructure.
- These plans posed a much bigger immediate threat than traditional espionage suggested.
Agent Pressure Through Family Threats
- Oleg Lelin pressured his agent Siroj Abdul-Hadir to gather information by threatening his wife's safety.
- The excitement of espionage turned into a nightmare of fear and obligation under Moscow's demands.
Lelin’s Scandal Risks Exposure
- Lelin’s turbulent affair caused public scenes, raising suspicions and endangering his cover.
- His wife's desperation threatened to expose him to both MI5 and the Soviet KGB.