Newly Released CIA Files Reveal KGB’s Surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald -

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19th March, Washington, D.C.:

Recently declassified CIA files shed new light on the Soviet Union’s surveillance of Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. According to the documents, Soviet intelligence monitored Oswald closely during his time in the USSR but never actively controlled or recruited him as an agent.

A key figure in these revelations is Soviet journalist Nikolai Nikonov, who, based on his analysis of KGB files, concluded that Oswald was never a controlled agent of the Soviet intelligence agency. The documents quote Nikonov stating that he “doubted that anyone could control Oswald,” describing him as erratic and unpredictable. Despite this, the KGB maintained constant surveillance on him while he was in the Soviet Union.

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Oswald, who defected to the USSR in 1959 before returning to the United States in 1962, was considered a person of interest by Soviet authorities. The newly released files also provide insight into his personal life, indicating that he had a “stormy relationship” with his Soviet wife, Marina, who allegedly “rode him incessantly.” This detail adds to the picture of Oswald as a troubled individual, which has fueled numerous conspiracy theories surrounding his role in Kennedy’s assassination.

Another significant detail revealed in the files contradicts the widely accepted narrative of Oswald as a skilled marksman. According to the KGB records, Oswald was “a poor shot” when he attempted target practice in the USSR, raising further questions about his ability to carry out the fatal shooting of President Kennedy from the Texas School Book Depository.

These revelations have reignited debates among conspiracy theorists, some of whom argue that Oswald’s erratic behavior and poor shooting skills suggest he may not have acted alone—or even at all—in the assassination of President Kennedy. While the official narrative maintains that Oswald was the lone gunman, the release of these documents ensures that speculation surrounding the case will continue for years to come.

As historians and researchers sift through the newly declassified materials, the debate over Oswald’s true role in one of America’s most infamous crimes remains as heated as ever. Keep reading Questiqa.US