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The Spy Who
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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- Penkovsky risked his life to provide critical Soviet intelligence to the CIA and MI6, challenging their understanding of Soviet military capabilities.
- Penkovsky's revelations reshaped the nuclear narrative, prompting President Kennedy to confront Khrushchev with world-altering consequences.
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Contacting MI6 and CIA
Oleg Penkovsky faces the challenge of meeting his CIA and MI6 contacts while evading suspicion during a celebratory dinner with the Soviet delegation in London. Amid toasts and surveillance, he maneuvers skillfully to finally connect with the joint CIA and MI6 team in a tense and covert encounter.
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