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The Spy Who
The Spy Who Defused the Missile Crisis | Manoeuvres in Moscow | 3
Jul 23, 2024
Key figure in Soviet espionage, Oleg Penkovsky, feeds secrets to MI6 amidst Berlin Crisis. Tense covert meetings in Moscow, risks faced by Penkovsky, and the drama of navigating secrets and dangers highlighted in the podcast.
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- Skilled espionage techniques showcased by Penkovsky and Chisholm during the exchange of classified information in Moscow.
- President Kennedy's strategic decision to interpret the construction of the Berlin Wall as a defensive move, avoiding escalation with the USSR.
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The Secret Exchange in Moscow Park
In Moscow, Oleg Penkovsky discreetly swaps a box of traditional Soviet candies for rolls of top-secret military documents with his MI6 contact, Janet Chisholm, expertly executing the exchange amid the presence of the KGB, showcasing their skilled espionage techniques to transfer classified information.
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