Arkady Shevchenko
Ukrainian diplomat and defector
Born
1930
96 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ukraine
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Served as a high-ranking diplomat in the Soviet Union, specializing in international relations. Defected to the West in 1978, seeking asylum in the United States during the Cold War. Worked at the United Nations, advocating for Soviet policies while secretly reporting to Western intelligence agencies. Authored the book "Breaking with Moscow," providing insights into the inner workings of Soviet diplomacy and politics. Contributed to discussions on Eastern European affairs and served as a lecturer in diplomacy.
Defected to the United States in 1978
Worked at the United Nations
Authored 'Breaking with Moscow'
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