The Story ‘Russian spy in MI6’: the Afghan connection
Feb 14, 2024
Emma Yeomans, News reporter, The Times, talks about an alleged Russian spy who was an Afghan refugee working in the British Foreign Office. The podcast discusses his meetings with top officials and his denial of all allegations. The episode delves into his journey as an asylum seeker, loss of citizenship, and the flaws in national security assessments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
An Afghan Refugee Accused of Spying for Russia's Military Intelligence
04:40 • 5min
The Journey of an Afghan Asylum Seeker in the UK: From Interpreter to Alleged Spy
09:20 • 9min
The Controversial Citizen: A Tale of Dual Citizenship and Evacuation
18:38 • 2min
National security case and changing assessments
20:46 • 4min