Moscow's Hostile Environment
Jim vividly recalls the tense atmosphere in Moscow following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, highlighting the immediate recall to the embassy and the subsequent sanctions proposed against the USSR. The KGB's retaliation escalated into harassment, with Jim's family facing intimidation and threats, transforming their living conditions into an oppressive nightmare. This period marked a significant shift in the relationship between the CIA and KGB, characterized by a new era of hostility and danger.In this clip
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“Dealing with Russia” – A Conversation with Counterintelligence Legend Jim Olson
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