</s>157-10014-10005 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 Date : 08/06/95 Page : 1 JFK ASSASSINTATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : SSCIA RECORD NUMBER: 157-1001A-1005 AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD SERIES : HEARINGS AGENCY FILE NUMBER # 01-H-05 HEARINGS AGENCY FILLE NUMBER 01-1-05 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : SSSCGO FROM : SSCCGO TO : ANGLETON, JAMES TO: TITLE : : ANGLESTON, James : : DATE : : : 06/19/75 PAGES : : : : : : : ANGELETON, JAMES USSSR SUBJECTS : CIA FBI NOSENKO, YURI CIA, RELATIONSHIP WITH WC OSWALD, LEE, RUSSIAN PERIOD DOCUMent TYPE : TRANSCRIPT CLASSIFICATION : UNCLASSIFIED : TRANSCRIPT : UNCLASSIFIED CLASSIFICATION : NOT ASSASSINSTATION RELATED RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT REVIEW : : NOT ASS ASSINATION RELATED : RELEASED WITH DELETONS DATE OF MAST REVIEW: : : 09/25/98 OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : Box 1 [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED NW 50955 DocId: 32423393 Page 1

Summary  
The document contains discussions involving U.S. intelligence officials, including James Angleton, regarding Soviet KGB operations, defectors like Lee Harvey Oswald and Yuri Nosenko, and their potential connections to U.S. intelligence activities. It references the KGB’s alleged involvement in military defector processing through Department 13, which is described as handling assassination-related matters. The text mentions Goltzky (Golitzen), a defector who provided information about Soviet operations, including claims that the KGB had no direct ties to Oswald’s activities. It also references Nosenko’s defector status and conflicting accounts of his knowledge regarding Oswald and other intelligence matters. Discussions include the Warren Commission’s investigation into JFK’s assassination, noting that information about alleged Soviet involvement was withheld or suppressed during the inquiry. The text touches on internal CIA/FBI/KGB interactions, operational activities in Cuba, and debates over counterintelligence strategies and the handling of sensitive information. Mentions of Oswald’s alleged trip to Mexico in 1963 to contact Soviets, KGB methods for debriefing defectors, and suppression of intelligence reports during the Warren Commission investigation are included.  

Key People  
- James Angleton: CIA official discussing Soviet operations, counterintelligence, and defector credibility.  
- Lee Harvey Oswald: Defector from the USSR, referenced in context of potential Soviet ties and KGB involvement.  
- Yuri Nosenko: Alleged KGB defector whose credibility was questioned due to conflicting accounts of his knowledge regarding Oswald and other intelligence matters.  
- Goltzky (Golitzen): Defector who provided information about Soviet operations, including claims that the KGB had no direct ties to Oswald’s activities.  
- Leonov: Allegedly a Soviet contact in Mexico linked to Oswald’s alleged trip there.  
- Philby, Burgess: British intelligence figures linked to Soviet infiltration and defector networks.  
- Senator Baker: Inquired about intelligence leaks and Soviet connections during discussions.  
- George Blake: British double agent who worked for the KGB and was interrogated by U.S. intelligence agencies.  
- John McCone: Former CIA Director involved in counterintelligence debates.  
- Allen Dulles: Former CIA Director referenced in internal agency dynamics.  

Key Locations  
- Moscow (Soviet Union): Site of KGB operations, defector debriefing, and headquarters for Soviet intelligence.  
- Washington, D.C.: U.S. intelligence agencies’ headquarters and site of congressional meetings.  
- Havana: Alleged CIA contact hub and location of Cuban operations.  
- Mexico: Oswald’s alleged travel destination to contact Soviets; also referenced as a location for KGB activities.  
- Scrubb's Woods: Location of George Blake’s escape to the Soviet Union.  
- Tel Aviv: Israeli intelligence connections mentioned in discussions about nuclear technology transfers.  
- London: British intelligence operations and references to MI6 and Admiralty activities.  

Key Events  
- Discussions about the KGB’s Department 13 and its alleged role in handling defectors and assassination-related matters.  
- Goltzky’s defection in 1961 and his claims about Soviet operations, including no direct ties to Lee Harvey Oswald.  
- Nosenko’s defector status and conflicting accounts of his knowledge regarding Oswald and other intelligence matters.  
- The Warren Commission’s investigation into JFK’s assassination, with references to suppressed information about alleged Soviet involvement.  
- Alleged KGB attempts to counter U.S. intelligence efforts through defector manipulation and suppression of reports.  
- Internal CIA debates over counterintelligence strategies, file management for individuals with Soviet ties, and operational security.  
- Oswald’s alleged trip to Mexico in 1963 to contact Soviets, as well as KGB methods for debriefing defectors.  
- Interrogation of George Blake by U.S. intelligence agencies and discussions on handling defectors’ access to sensitive information.  
- 1967 KGB investigation into JFK’s assassination, referenced as a counterpoint to earlier claims.  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Focus on counterintelligence operations, internal debates, and interactions with Soviet and Israeli entities.  
- KGB (Soviet Union): Alleged involvement in defector processing, assassination-related activities, and espionage against U.S. institutions.  
- Warren Commission: Investigated JFK’s assassination, with references to suppressed intelligence reports about Soviet involvement.  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Mentioned in context of surveillance operations and internal agency conflicts with the CIA.  
- Israeli intelligence services: Collaborated with U.S. agencies on nuclear technology transfers and counterintelligence efforts.  
- British intelligence services (e.g., MI6, Admiralty): Referenced in discussions about Soviet infiltration and defector networks.  
- National Security Council (NSC): Involved in oversight of intelligence operations and strategic decisions.

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