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Farewell: The Mole Who Broke the KGB

Jun 16, 2025

In this episode, we unravel the gripping true story of Vladimir Vetrov — code-named Farewell — a high-ranking KGB officer who turned mole for French intelligence. From secret photocopies and Cold War espionage to a brutal murder in a Moscow park, Vetrov’s betrayal shattered the Soviet Union’s top tech-theft operation, Line X, and helped tip the balance of the Cold War. A tale of ambition, disillusionment, and ultimate sacrifice.

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Pete Weishaupt
Pete Weishaupt

Written by Pete Weishaupt

Co-Founder of the world's first AI-native Corporate Intelligence and Investigation Agency - weishaupt.ai - Beyond Intelligence.™

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