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The Spy Who
The Spy Who Saved MI5 | The Pressure Cooker | 2
Apr 2, 2024
Spy Oleg Lyalin, now compromised, must juggle his multiple lives while dealing with a messy love life. MI5 faces challenges assessing KGB informant Lullin's credibility and plans for London sabotage. Tensions rise as Sirosh is coerced into spying, and Lelein grapples with loyalty dilemmas. Lelein showcases composure in navigating a crisis with a policeman under the influence.
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- Maintaining cover as a KGB officer while juggling messy love life poses risks for MI5 asset.
- Strategic expulsion of Soviet spies through Operation Foot balances national security with trade and diplomacy concerns.
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Oleg Lullin - Double Agent
Oleg Lullin, an MI5 asset, manages to maintain his cover as a KGB officer by providing weekly debriefings while continuing his affair with Irina Tepliajova. Lullin's revelations of Soviet sabotage plans, including flooding the London Underground during peak hours, reveal a significant threat. MI5 faces a dilemma as they navigate Lullin's deceit and the potential dangers posed by Soviet spies.
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