Soviet journalist expelled from Britain

Title

Soviet journalist expelled from Britain

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:29

Description

The expelled Soviet journalist, Igor Peskov left for home today, challenging the Government to substantiate the spying allegations against him. Peskov, who worked for the Tass news agency in Britain, was among 11 Soviets ordered out by the Foreign Office for spying and attempting to obtain commercial secrets. At Heathrow Airport, Peskov said there was no concrete proof against him. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Igor Peskov

Keywords

Deportation; Politics; UK; USSR; International relations; Espionage; Journalists; Tass (news agency)

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