Articles for tag: British intelligence, Cold War espionage, historical espionage, KGB defector, nuclear threat warning, Oleg Gordievsky, spy legacy

Oleg Gordievsky: KGB Spy Turned British Agent and His Impact on Cold War Intelligence (1938-2025)

Oleg Gordievsky, a significant figure in Cold War espionage, passed away at 86, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as a spy for the British. He was a high-ranking KGB officer who provided crucial intelligence to the UK from 1974 to 1985, despite being under constant risk. His daring escape from Moscow in 1985, aided by ...