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Spy networks Revealed in Royal Commission Sessions
Petrov former third secretary at the Russian Embassy in Canberra testified about GRU agents in Australia operating under Moscow directives. He described an illegal resident network, cipher room procedures, and interest in Australian military details including the Armament, Woomera range, and civil aviation. He named Gordeev and Gordeev's contacts and detailed attempts to introduce Rupert Lockwood while noting Moscow directives to gather information.
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Petrov
Canberra
Royal Commission
GRU
Nailera
Australia
Moscow
WJ. V. Windeyer
Imu
Museow Laetein
Gurdeev
G.I
Zalley
Deev
Aviet
Bosinews
Madame Giller
Fev
Nev
Madama Oller
Petrov Wan
Matame Oller
Custom House
Imini- Eranta
Parsons
Rail and Telegraph
Pepetray
Biuloguald