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In 1986, Polyakov was arrested by the KGB. After a secret trial, he was convicted of treason and executed in 1988 with a single bullet to the back of the head. His burial site remains unknown.
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December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
In 1986, Polyakov was arrested by the KGB. After a secret trial, he was convicted of treason and executed in 1988 with a single bullet to the back of the head. His burial site remains unknown.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitri_...
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His downfall came in the 1980s.
Two American spies—Aldrich Ames from the CIA and Robert Hanssen from the FBI—betrayed his identity to the Soviets.
Hanssen’s initial leak identified Polyakov as a potential U.S. asset, and Ames later confirmed it.
Two American spies—Aldrich Ames from the CIA and Robert Hanssen from the FBI—betrayed his identity to the Soviets.
Hanssen’s initial leak identified Polyakov as a potential U.S. asset, and Ames later confirmed it.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
His downfall came in the 1980s.
Two American spies—Aldrich Ames from the CIA and Robert Hanssen from the FBI—betrayed his identity to the Soviets.
Hanssen’s initial leak identified Polyakov as a potential U.S. asset, and Ames later confirmed it.
Two American spies—Aldrich Ames from the CIA and Robert Hanssen from the FBI—betrayed his identity to the Soviets.
Hanssen’s initial leak identified Polyakov as a potential U.S. asset, and Ames later confirmed it.
Despite the constant threat of discovery, Polyakov continued his work.
His tradecraft was impeccable, and his loyalty to his mission never wavered.
He once told his CIA handler, "I am not doing this for your country. I am doing this for my people."
His tradecraft was impeccable, and his loyalty to his mission never wavered.
He once told his CIA handler, "I am not doing this for your country. I am doing this for my people."
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Despite the constant threat of discovery, Polyakov continued his work.
His tradecraft was impeccable, and his loyalty to his mission never wavered.
He once told his CIA handler, "I am not doing this for your country. I am doing this for my people."
His tradecraft was impeccable, and his loyalty to his mission never wavered.
He once told his CIA handler, "I am not doing this for your country. I am doing this for my people."
Handling an asset like Polyakov was dangerous, especially when he returned to Moscow.
The Soviet Union was a surveillance state and any misstep could result in exposure.
The CIA used innovative methods to communicate, including dead drops and coded messages in magazines.
The Soviet Union was a surveillance state and any misstep could result in exposure.
The CIA used innovative methods to communicate, including dead drops and coded messages in magazines.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Handling an asset like Polyakov was dangerous, especially when he returned to Moscow.
The Soviet Union was a surveillance state and any misstep could result in exposure.
The CIA used innovative methods to communicate, including dead drops and coded messages in magazines.
The Soviet Union was a surveillance state and any misstep could result in exposure.
The CIA used innovative methods to communicate, including dead drops and coded messages in magazines.
3. The Sino-Soviet Split
Polyakov provided early warnings about the growing rift between China and the Soviet Union, information that played a key role in President Nixon’s decision to open diplomatic relations with China.
Polyakov provided early warnings about the growing rift between China and the Soviet Union, information that played a key role in President Nixon’s decision to open diplomatic relations with China.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
3. The Sino-Soviet Split
Polyakov provided early warnings about the growing rift between China and the Soviet Union, information that played a key role in President Nixon’s decision to open diplomatic relations with China.
Polyakov provided early warnings about the growing rift between China and the Soviet Union, information that played a key role in President Nixon’s decision to open diplomatic relations with China.
2. Identifying Soviet Spies in the U.S.
He exposed numerous Soviet agents embedded within American institutions, allowing counterintelligence agencies to neutralize them.
He exposed numerous Soviet agents embedded within American institutions, allowing counterintelligence agencies to neutralize them.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
2. Identifying Soviet Spies in the U.S.
He exposed numerous Soviet agents embedded within American institutions, allowing counterintelligence agencies to neutralize them.
He exposed numerous Soviet agents embedded within American institutions, allowing counterintelligence agencies to neutralize them.
1. Understanding Soviet Nuclear Policy
Polyakov revealed that Soviet military leaders were as terrified of nuclear war as their American counterparts.
This crucial insight shaped U.S. foreign policy and helped avoid unnecessary escalations.
Polyakov revealed that Soviet military leaders were as terrified of nuclear war as their American counterparts.
This crucial insight shaped U.S. foreign policy and helped avoid unnecessary escalations.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
1. Understanding Soviet Nuclear Policy
Polyakov revealed that Soviet military leaders were as terrified of nuclear war as their American counterparts.
This crucial insight shaped U.S. foreign policy and helped avoid unnecessary escalations.
Polyakov revealed that Soviet military leaders were as terrified of nuclear war as their American counterparts.
This crucial insight shaped U.S. foreign policy and helped avoid unnecessary escalations.
Polyakov’s espionage career spanned over two decades.
He provided the U.S. with unparalleled insights into Soviet military strategy, technology, and political intentions.
His intelligence was instrumental in:
He provided the U.S. with unparalleled insights into Soviet military strategy, technology, and political intentions.
His intelligence was instrumental in:
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Polyakov’s espionage career spanned over two decades.
He provided the U.S. with unparalleled insights into Soviet military strategy, technology, and political intentions.
His intelligence was instrumental in:
He provided the U.S. with unparalleled insights into Soviet military strategy, technology, and political intentions.
His intelligence was instrumental in:
To prove his sincerity, he provided accurate information on Soviet spies operating in the US, including the identities of illegals (deep-cover agents living under false identities).
The intelligence he offered was a treasure trove, and his handlers quickly realized his value.
The intelligence he offered was a treasure trove, and his handlers quickly realized his value.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
To prove his sincerity, he provided accurate information on Soviet spies operating in the US, including the identities of illegals (deep-cover agents living under false identities).
The intelligence he offered was a treasure trove, and his handlers quickly realized his value.
The intelligence he offered was a treasure trove, and his handlers quickly realized his value.
His motives were clear:
he was not doing this for America but to expose the injustices and failings of the Communist Party.
Initially, there was skepticism...
he was not doing this for America but to expose the injustices and failings of the Communist Party.
Initially, there was skepticism...
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
His motives were clear:
he was not doing this for America but to expose the injustices and failings of the Communist Party.
Initially, there was skepticism...
he was not doing this for America but to expose the injustices and failings of the Communist Party.
Initially, there was skepticism...
Polyakov’s first contact with American intelligence was through the FBI.
During his posting in New York City, he met with FBI agents and declared his willingness to work against the Soviet regime.
During his posting in New York City, he met with FBI agents and declared his willingness to work against the Soviet regime.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Polyakov’s first contact with American intelligence was through the FBI.
During his posting in New York City, he met with FBI agents and declared his willingness to work against the Soviet regime.
During his posting in New York City, he met with FBI agents and declared his willingness to work against the Soviet regime.
His disillusionment turned personal when his son needed life-saving heart surgery, and the Soviet government refused to provide financial support.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
His disillusionment turned personal when his son needed life-saving heart surgery, and the Soviet government refused to provide financial support.
At first glance, Polyakov was a model Soviet officer.
However, beneath the surface, he harbored deep discontent with the Communist Party.
He despised the corruption and moral decay he witnessed within the system.
However, beneath the surface, he harbored deep discontent with the Communist Party.
He despised the corruption and moral decay he witnessed within the system.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
At first glance, Polyakov was a model Soviet officer.
However, beneath the surface, he harbored deep discontent with the Communist Party.
He despised the corruption and moral decay he witnessed within the system.
However, beneath the surface, he harbored deep discontent with the Communist Party.
He despised the corruption and moral decay he witnessed within the system.
Born in 1921, Dmitri Polyakov was a decorated Soviet officer who served with distinction during World War II.
A loyal member of the GRU (Soviet Military Intelligence), his career took him to the United States in the 1950s as part of a diplomatic posting to the United Nations.
A loyal member of the GRU (Soviet Military Intelligence), his career took him to the United States in the 1950s as part of a diplomatic posting to the United Nations.
December 26, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Born in 1921, Dmitri Polyakov was a decorated Soviet officer who served with distinction during World War II.
A loyal member of the GRU (Soviet Military Intelligence), his career took him to the United States in the 1950s as part of a diplomatic posting to the United Nations.
A loyal member of the GRU (Soviet Military Intelligence), his career took him to the United States in the 1950s as part of a diplomatic posting to the United Nations.
The Pioneer tanker was spotted on satellite imagery picking up its first shipment from Arctic LNG 2 in early August. The tanker then spent more than four months looking for a customer willing to circumvent US restrictions.
December 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
The Pioneer tanker was spotted on satellite imagery picking up its first shipment from Arctic LNG 2 in early August. The tanker then spent more than four months looking for a customer willing to circumvent US restrictions.
With a 125 mi range (and an advanced version aimed at Moscow), Trembita is designed to overwhelm Russia’s air defenses while revitalizing Ukraine’s defense industry. However, scaling production is urgent. Experts warn it could take at least a year to produce enough missiles to make a decisive impact
December 26, 2024 at 2:59 PM
With a 125 mi range (and an advanced version aimed at Moscow), Trembita is designed to overwhelm Russia’s air defenses while revitalizing Ukraine’s defense industry. However, scaling production is urgent. Experts warn it could take at least a year to produce enough missiles to make a decisive impact
Forcing the damaged Azeri plane to fly all the way to Kazakhstan and even jam the GPS signal to make navigation as hard as possible would perfectly fit into an attempt in having this plane crash over open sea. You can call those Azeri pilots absolute heroes that they made it all the way to Aktau.
December 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Forcing the damaged Azeri plane to fly all the way to Kazakhstan and even jam the GPS signal to make navigation as hard as possible would perfectly fit into an attempt in having this plane crash over open sea. You can call those Azeri pilots absolute heroes that they made it all the way to Aktau.
According to data, the plane's GPS navigation systems was jammed throughout the flight path above the sea.
December 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
According to data, the plane's GPS navigation systems was jammed throughout the flight path above the sea.
And this isn't even everything. According to Azeri government sources the damaged aircraft was not allowed to land at any Russian airport despite the pilots' requests for an emergency landing, and it was ordered to fly across the Caspian Sea towards Aktau in Kazakhstan.
December 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
And this isn't even everything. According to Azeri government sources the damaged aircraft was not allowed to land at any Russian airport despite the pilots' requests for an emergency landing, and it was ordered to fly across the Caspian Sea towards Aktau in Kazakhstan.