How a KGB archivist defected with a treasure trove of Soviet secrets — and even his family had no clue

Vladimir Mitrokhin’s amazing story is the subject of a new book, ‘The Spy in the Archive: How One Man Tried to Kill the KGB.’ ...
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John Bolton: Putin's strategy

As 2026 opens, Vladimir Putin projects the image of a calm, confident leader. Although political maskirovka comes naturally ...
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Meet The KGB Ghosts: Why Only These Seven Men Are Allowed Near Putin—And How They Shape Global Conflict

As Russian President Vladimir Putin readies for his latest swing through India, attention again is turning to the shadowy, highly exclusive club of loyalists that surrounds him. This inner circle, a ...