Soviet intelligence operations

Soviet intelligence operations involved gathering information, conducting espionage, and influencing foreign governments during the Cold War. The KGB was the main agency responsible, using spies, covert methods, and technical surveillance to monitor political, military, and economic developments worldwide. Their activities included recruiting agents, stealing secrets, and sometimes covertly shaping public opinion or political outcomes to favor Soviet interests. These operations aimed to gain strategic advantage, counter Western influence, and protect Soviet security, often operating clandestinely and employing advanced technology and deception to achieve their objectives.