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A Soviet Spy's Relationship With The KGB: Based On Trust But Built On Lies
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11:53 - 15:31 (03:38)

A former Soviet spy discusses his relationship with the KGB while working as a double agent for the FBI, which was based on trust but built on lies. He also shares the reason for defecting and the risks involved in leaving his family behind.

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