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1960: Soviet Intelligence Creates Pre-Election Political Profile of John F. Kennedy

The following translation is that of a 1960 profile of then-candidate John F. Kennedy, drafted by the Soviet intelligence organs to ensure the political leadership of the USSR was kept abreast of the man who would soon become President of the United States. While it’s no secret that intelligence agencies across the world compile psychologicalContinueContinue reading “1960: Soviet Intelligence Creates Pre-Election Political Profile of John F. Kennedy”

Cuban Missile Crisis, Document 30

28 October 1962 / Enciphered cable from Malinovskiy to Pliyev in regards to the American reconnaissance aircraft shot down TOP SECRET (when filled in) Reproduction prohibited To TsK KPSS, Comrade A.K. SEROV COPY OF OUTGOING TELEGRAM No. 20148                         TROSTNIK                 to Comrade PAVLOV             We believe that you may have rushed into shooting down theContinueContinue reading “Cuban Missile Crisis, Document 30”