Soviet espionage

Soviet espionage involved the secret gathering of information by Soviet agents targeting foreign governments, military details, scientific advancements, and economic data to strengthen their state and influence global power dynamics. They used covert operations, spies, and double agents to infiltrate organizations and collect intelligence, especially during the Cold War. These efforts aimed to gain strategic advantages over Western nations, often operating clandestinely to avoid detection. Soviet espionage significantly impacted international relations, contributing to mistrust, arms races, and conspiracy theories during the 20th century.