42. Putin’s Minions: The Master in Moscow (Ep 2)

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The game is afoot, and the stakes are higher than ever. Who was the real villain in the Minions spy saga? How did a fintech tycoon become a key player in Russian espionage? And what does this case reveal about the Kremlin's increasingly brazen tactics? As the story of the Bulgarian spy ring unfolds, a web of deception and international intrigue emerges. The key to the puzzle lies in the identity of the handler, a man whose double life and connections to Russian intelligence raise troubling questions about the reach of the Kremlin's power. Listen as Gordon and David follow the money, messages, and Minions to expose the truth behind this audacious act of espionage. ------------------- Order a signed edition of David's latest book, The Seventh Floor, ⁠via this link.⁠ Pre-order a signed edition of Gordon's latest book, The Spy in the Archive, ⁠via this link.⁠ ------------------- Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼⁠ www.nordvpn.com/restisclassified⁠ It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Exclusive INCOGNI Deal: To get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan, go to ⁠https://incogni.com/therestisclassified Email: classified@goalhanger.com Twitter: ⁠@triclassified⁠ Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Callum Hill Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices