Defection may cost West important link inside KGB
London School of Economics analyst Peter Reddaway said Gordievski may have been forced to drop his cover by Hans-Joachim Tiedge's defection to East Germany. Howe defended long term aims while confirming mass expulsions of 25 alleged spies, including embassy staff, trade reps, Tass and Novosti correspondents, and a Radio Moscow writer.
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Expert predicts more defections from KGB after Gordievski case
Los Angeles AP reports that expert John Barron says Gordievski’s London defection will depress KGB morale and trigger more Soviet defections worldwide. Barron calls it stunning and says the KGB chief’s shift signals systemic degeneration, benefiting the free world.
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