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Episode Synopsis
Former intelligence officer Bryan Stern describes the tradecraft he used on Russian intelligence and military services to rescue an American imprisoned in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
If you liked this episode check out these links to more hostage rescue stories:
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Operación Jaque - The Daring Rescue Mission That Freed 15 Hostages
Spy Chat with Chris Costa | Guest: Ambassador Roger D. Carstens
Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories:
https://sashaingber.substack.com/
To learn more about Bryan’s work with Grey Bull you can visit greybullrescue.org.
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If you liked this episode check out these links to more hostage rescue stories:
SpyCast - James Foley: Journalist, ISIS Hostage, Son – with His Mother Diane Foley
Operación Jaque - The Daring Rescue Mission That Freed 15 Hostages
Spy Chat with Chris Costa | Guest: Ambassador Roger D. Carstens
Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories:
https://sashaingber.substack.com/
To learn more about Bryan’s work with Grey Bull you can visit greybullrescue.org.
And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic, you can reach us by E-mail at [email protected].
This show is brought to you from Goat Rodeo, Airwave, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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