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Frank Gardner
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Security Correspondent, BBC
London
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By Frank Gardner Verified| BBC News Verified Double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies aged 86Frank GardnerEmily Coady-StempBBCOleg Gordievsky has died at his home in Surrey aged 86, the BBC understandsOleg Gordievsky, the long-standing KGB double agent who defected to Britain, has died aged 86. Gordievsky was said to be Britain's most valuable spy in living memory inside Russia's intelligence agencies. Counter-terrorism police are assisting the coroner, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.
By Frank Gardner Verified| BBC News Verified Frank GardnerSecurity correspondentThe UK is hosting a closed meeting on Thursday of senior military officers from the "coalition of the willing" as they draw up plans for a proposed peacekeeping force for Ukraine. More than 20 countries are thought to be involved. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to attend on Thursday afternoon after first visiting Barrow, where he is due to lay the keel of one of Britain's next generation of nuclear-armed submarines.
By Frank Gardner Verified| BBC News Verified Double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies aged 86Frank GardnerEmily Coady-StempBBCOleg Gordievsky has died at his home in Surrey aged 86, the BBC understandsOleg Gordievsky, the long-standing KGB double agent who defected to Britain, has died aged 86. Gordievsky was said to be Britain's most valuable spy in living memory inside Russia's intelligence agencies. Counter-terrorism police are assisting the coroner, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.
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BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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