Victor Cherkashin
PersonRelationship Network
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Aldrich Ames
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Robert Hanssen
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Author of the book
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The Author
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Robert Hanssen
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Hanssen
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Pelton
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Edward Jay Epstein
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Ames
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Hanssen
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Author
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Edward Jay Epstein
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Ames
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Pelton
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Robert Hanssen
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Robert Hanssen
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Robert Hanssen
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Spy handler |
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Robert Hanssen
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narrator
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Robert Hanssen
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Handler source |
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Edward Jay Epstein gave a signed copy of his book, 'James Jesus Angleton: Was He Right,' to Victo... | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Lunch meeting between the narrator and Victor Cherkashin. | Gusto restaurant, Moscow | View |
| N/A | N/A | Pelton is smuggled out of the embassy disguised as a utility worker. | Washington D.C. | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Interview between the author and KGB officer Victor Cherkashin. | Moscow | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Author interviewed Victor Cherkashin. | Moscow | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Interview between the author and Victor Cherkashin. | Moscow | View |
| 1980-01-01 | N/A | Cherkashin smuggles Pelton out of the embassy disguised as a utility worker in a van. | Washington DC to Georgetown | View |
| 1980-01-01 | N/A | Pelton is disguised as a utility worker and smuggled out of the embassy in a van. | Soviet Embassy to Georgetown | View |
| 1980-01-01 | N/A | Pelton is disguised as a utility worker and smuggled out of the embassy to Georgetown for debrief... | Washington DC / Georgetown | View |
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This document is page 327 from the 'Notes' section of a book, specifically 'How America Lost Its Secrets: Edward Snowden, the Man and the Theft' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the filename). It lists bibliographic citations for Chapters 27, 28, and 29, referencing interviews the author conducted with intelligence figures like Michael Hayden and Kucherena, as well as various news articles from 2013–2016 regarding Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the War on Terror. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a production to the House Oversight Committee, likely due to the author's name or subject matter relevance.
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This document is a page of endnotes (page 326) from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by investigative journalist Edward Jay Epstein (distinct from Jeffrey Epstein). The notes provide citations for chapters 24-26 regarding Edward Snowden's flight to Moscow, his interactions with WikiLeaks, interviews conducted by the author with various Russian and American figures, and historical context regarding Cold War defectors like Lee Harvey Oswald. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a Congressional investigation or inquiry.
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This document appears to be a page of endnotes (page 319) from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, bearing a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp. The text details sources and citations regarding Edward Snowden's flight from the US, the revocation of his passport by the State Department in June 2013, and various interviews conducted by the author with intelligence officials and journalists. The document references whistleblowers, the FBI, the NSA, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in the Snowden affair. While the prompt requests 'Epstein-related' data, this specific page concerns Edward Snowden; the 'Epstein' connection is likely the author of the book, Edward Jay Epstein, rather than Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document appears to be page 271 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the ISBN in the footer), which was included in House Oversight Committee records. The text details the author's investigation into Edward Snowden, specifically focusing on Snowden's finances in Moscow and the assertion by his Russian lawyer, Kucherena, that Snowden brought secret NSA materials to Russia that were not given to journalists in Hong Kong. The page concludes with Ben Wizner denying the author's request for an interview with Snowden in March 2016.
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This document is page 264 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the ISBN in the footer filename), which discusses Edward Snowden, the NSA, and Russian intelligence (SVR/KGB) tactics. The page analyzes why Russian intelligence would be interested in Snowden and compares him to historical spies like Hanssen and Ames. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a Congressional investigation.
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This document is page 262 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets,' stamped by the House Oversight Committee. It details an interview with former KGB officer Cherkashin regarding the 1980 recruitment of former NSA employee Ronald Pelton, describing how Pelton was smuggled out of the Soviet embassy in Washington D.C. to avoid FBI surveillance. The text outlines the payment of $5,000 to Pelton and his subsequent transfer to Vienna to be debriefed by expert Anatoly Slavnov.
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This document appears to be page 261 from a book about espionage, included in House Oversight files related to an investigation (likely Epstein given the filename prefix). The text features an interview with KGB officer Cherkashin discussing the handling of spy Robert Hanssen, comparing his 'uncontrolled' status to fictional moles, and referencing Edward Snowden's 2013 leaks. The page bears a timestamp of September 30, 2016, and the Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019749.
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This document is a page (259) from a book titled 'Through the Looking Glass' or similar, included in the House Oversight Committee's files (likely regarding the Epstein investigation). The text recounts an interview with a KGB officer named Cherkashin regarding the recruitment of CIA mole Aldrich Ames. It details the financial compensation Ames received ($4.6 million total) and discusses the psychology of espionage, noting that Ames was motivated by both financial debts from a divorce and resentment toward the CIA.
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This document is Page 258 (Chapter 25) from a book titled 'Through the Looking Glass', likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the file name). The text details the narrator's meeting in Moscow with Victor Cherkashin, a former KGB handler known for recruiting American spies Ames, Hanssen, and Pelton. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document is page 155 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN 9780451494566), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. The text speculates on whether Edward Snowden had a hidden collaborator within the NSA, drawing parallels to historical Russian moles like Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames. It includes details of an interview the author conducted with KGB handler Victor Cherkashin in Moscow in 2015 regarding the ability of intelligence services to hide moles.
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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or report (marked page 207) included in a House Oversight production. The author discusses their investigation into Edward Snowden, specifically confirming through an intermediary named Kucherena that Snowden brought secret U.S. intelligence material to Russia that had not been previously disclosed in Hong Kong. The author outlines a plan to submit questions to Snowden via Ben Wizner and explicitly notes a decision not to provide financial payment to Kucherena or Snowden.
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This document appears to be a page from a book or investigative report (likely by journalist Edward Jay Epstein, given the reference to his book on Angleton) discussing KGB espionage tactics. It details the handling of NSA spy Ronald Pelton, including payments totaling $35,000 and debriefings in Vienna regarding 'Project A' (undersea cable tapping). The author uses the Pelton case to analyze Russian intelligence's probable interest in and handling of Edward Snowden, suggesting they would aggressively exploit his knowledge just as they did Pelton's.
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This document appears to be a page (200) from a book or interview transcript included in a House Oversight file (stamped 020352). It details a conversation with a former KGB officer named Cherkashin regarding Cold War espionage. The text focuses on the definitions of 'mole' versus 'espionage source' and details the specific recruitment cases of Robert Hanssen and Ronald Pelton, including the tradecraft used to smuggle Pelton out of the Soviet embassy in 1980. There is no direct mention of Jeffrey Epstein on this specific page.
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This document appears to be a page from a book or narrative report included in House Oversight Committee records. It details an interview with KGB officer Victor Cherkashin regarding the motivations and handling of famous American spies Aldrich Ames (CIA) and Robert Hanssen (FBI). The text contrasts Ames, who was managed by the KGB and motivated by resentment and debt, with Hanssen, who was a self-recruited 'mercenary' that controlled the terms of his own espionage.
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This document appears to be a page from a narrative book or report (marked as a House Oversight exhibit) detailing Cold War espionage tradecraft. It specifically discusses the case of Robert Hanssen, a 'walk-in' spy who provided the KGB with massive amounts of US intelligence while refusing direct control or face-to-face meetings, and contrasts this with the defection of KGB Major Anatoli Golitsyn in 1962. The text analyzes the intelligence value of 'defectors-in-place' versus those who physically defect to the United States.
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This document appears to be a page from a book or investigative report (marked with House Oversight numbering) discussing the theory that Edward Snowden may have been guided or assisted by a hidden Russian mole within the NSA. The text draws parallels to historical espionage cases involving KGB moles Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames, who eluded detection for decades. It includes details of an interview the author conducted in 2015 with Victor Cherkashin, the KGB handler for Hanssen and Ames.
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This document is page 280 from a book or report, containing citations for a chapter titled 'The Whistle-Blower Who Became an Espionage Source'. The citations reference articles and interviews related to Edward Snowden, Donald Rumsfeld, and espionage, with sources including The Guardian, UPI, and Wired. The document has no discernible connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 276 from a book, presenting endnotes for a chapter titled "Through the Looking Glass." The notes cite sources related to espionage and intelligence, including an interview with Snowden, a Chicago Tribune article about spy Pelton, and an author's interview with Victor Cherkashin. A key entry describes the author, Edward Jay Epstein, giving his book on James Jesus Angleton to Russian intelligence officer Victor Cherkashin, noting that Cherkashin's recruitment of moles Ames and Hanssen validated Angleton's theories.
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This document is page 256, containing the endnotes for "Chapter Sixteen: The Question of When." It lists eleven sources, including books like "Spy Wars," articles from the New York Times and Reuters, a PBS program, and interviews conducted by the author with individuals such as Victor Cherkashin, Tyler Drumheller, and anonymous officials from the PFIAB and NSA. The citations cover topics related to espionage, including the NSA, KGB, Edward Snowden, and Robert Hanssen.
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This document is page 255 of a larger work, displaying a list of endnotes or citations. The content pertains to intelligence and espionage, referencing interviews with figures like Tyler Drumheller, cases involving Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames, and publications by Carl Sagan and Bamford. Despite the user's query, the document contains no mention of Jeffrey Epstein or any related individuals, locations, or events.
Initial Recruitment
First secret meeting where Ames expressed anger at the CIA.
Recruitment of Pelton
Discussion about how and why Pelton was recruited despite having no documents.
No Subject
An interview conducted by the author for a quote related to 'The greatest trick...'
No Subject
The author interviewed Victor Cherkashin.
No Subject
Author's interview with Victor Cherkashin.
Interview regarding Ames
An interview between the book's author and Victor Cherkashin.
Handing over a copy of his book
While giving Victor Cherkashin a signed copy of his book 'James Jesus Angleton: Was He Right,' Epstein told him that his recruitments of Ames and Hanssen had validated Angleton's theory about long-term moles.
Interview regarding Ames
An interview between the book's author and Victor Cherkashin.
Handing over a copy of his book
While giving Victor Cherkashin a signed copy of his book 'James Jesus Angleton: Was He Right,' Epstein told him that his recruitments of Ames and Hanssen had validated Angleton's theory about long-term moles.
Unknown
An interview with Victor Cherkashin, cited as the source for the quote 'Pelton, for example, who...'
Unknown
An interview with Victor Cherkashin, cited as the source for the quote 'Pelton, for example, who...'
Interview
Discussion regarding the definition of a mole, Robert Hanssen's value, and spycraft methodology.
Espionage Case Studies
Discussion regarding the recruitment and handling of Aldrich Ames.
Recruitment of US intelligence officers
Lunch meeting at Gusto restaurant to discuss historical context for Snowden defection.
Offer of espionage
Anonymous letter setting espionage in motion.
Offer of espionage
Anonymous letter setting espionage in motion.
Espionage offer
Anonymous letter setting espionage in motion.
Motivation for spying
Ames claimed CIA was misleading Congress and exaggerating Soviet threat.
Espionage History
Discussion regarding definitions of moles vs sources, and the recruitment of Hanssen and Pelton.
KGB Operations/Pelton
Interview regarding KGB tactics and the Ronald Pelton case.
Espionage / Motivations
Ames expressed anger at CIA stupidity and paranoia, claimed they were misleading Congress.
Espionage definitions and history
Discussion regarding the definition of 'mole' vs 'espionage source', and the handling of Hanssen and Pelton.
Interview
Discussion about KGB tactics and historical spy cases.
CIA misleading Congress
Ames expressed anger at CIA leadership and claimed they were misleading Congress about the Soviet threat.
Espionage definitions and history
Discussion regarding the definition of a 'mole', the handling of Hanssen and Snowden, and the recruitment of Ronald Pelton.
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