@Sandbagger_01: RT by @mikenov: Not necessarily. HUMINT development in the Soviet Union was dependent on (a UK official said) “patience, support and interest”. There was a desperation/will to believe networks could be developed, even if the risks were high. Also unclear if sources were controlled or not.

Not necessarily. HUMINT development in the Soviet Union was dependent on (a UK official said) “patience, support and interest”. There was a desperation/will to believe networks could be developed, even if the risks were high. Also unclear if sources were controlled or not. https://t.co/iRTpVteYU9 pic.twitter.com/3Ustqz3vze

— Dr. Dan Lomas (@Sandbagger_01) September 8, 2024