Oleg Gordievsky, a former KGB colonel who became one of Britain's most valuable double agents, has died at the age of 86. Gordievsky provided crucial intelligence to the British Secret Intelligence Service from 1974 to 1985 before defecting to the UK. He lived under police protection for years and was later honored by Queen Elizabeth II for his service. His defection was considered one of the most significant Cold War intelligence coups. He passed away peacefully at his home in Surrey, UK.
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KGB spy Oleg Gordievsky who defected to UK & lived under police protection before starring in BBC series dies aged 86
A FORMER KGB double agent, Oleg Gordievsky, who defected from Russia to Britain has died aged 86. Gordievsky, who was believed to have been one of Britain’s most important spies, was found
