💨 Abstract

Aldrich Hazen Ames, a CIA turncoat, caused significant damage to U.S. intelligence by selling secrets to Russia from 1985 to 1994. He revealed the identities of over 30 agents, leading to the execution of at least 10. Ames, known as 'Kolokol,' compromised over 100 operations. His actions were driven by financial troubles rather than ideology.

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