defector
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But Ian McCredie, MI6’s undercover agent in the embassy, quickly concluded that the Russian was a genuine defector with access to invaluable intelligence about KGB operations in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The women's success has also brought them a lot of public attention in the country, making the game very popular, said North Korean defector and former athlete Han Seol-song.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Mr. Magyar, a defector from Fidesz, campaigned hard on the economy, which grew a mere 0.4% in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
"They pleaded with the interviewer to promise she would return to bring them to the South," said Jang, himself a North Korean defector.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2025
Ames had arrived late and seemed nervous about meeting the first major Soviet defector of his career.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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