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Kiwi diplomat was a Russian spy, says NZSIS, author and historian
8 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello was most likely a Russian spy, the NZ Security Intelligence Service has said.
The statement follows questions from the Herald after a new book and, separately, the findings of a hallmark
academic study said there was now evidence putting beyond reasonable doubt the allegation Costello was a Soviet spy.
In response to questions from the Herald, the NZ Security Intelligence Service has now for the first time stated that Costello most likely was working with the intelligence services of the USSR . ....

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