

The Spy Who Defused the Missile Crisis | Hero or Madman? | 2
Jul 16, 2024
A high-stakes espionage game unfolds as Oleg Penkovsky shares Soviet secrets, suggests a controversial nuclear strike, and undertakes risky espionage missions in Moscow. CIA and MI6 navigate undercover operations, tight security measures, and covert meetings to prevent a potential nuclear war and gather crucial intelligence.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Tense Meeting to Stop a Nuclear War
02:53 • 3min
The Meeting with Oleg Penkovsky in London
05:29 • 12min
Undercover Operations and Gift Request
17:42 • 5min
Covert Meetings and Risky Plans
23:07 • 8min
A Risky Espionage Mission in Moscow
31:27 • 3min
Espionage Meetings and Intelligence Disclosures
34:46 • 5min
A Tense Decision in the Midst of Espionage and Political Tension
40:13 • 3min