Tag: russian counterintelligence
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The Silent Machinations: How Stalin’s NKVD Spies Orchestrated Trotsky’s Downfall
Introduction: In the shadowy corridors of Soviet intelligence during the tumultuous 20th century, the notorious NKVD, led by Joseph Stalin, orchestrated a web of espionage that extended even to his closest allies. This article unravels the complex tale of how Stalin’s NKVD spies meticulously planned and executed the downfall of Leon Trotsky, a rival and…