thirdman | (no subject)

= = = PHILBY, HAROLD ADRIAN RUSSELL = = =
— Head of Division S, Soviet counterintelligence.
— Spent his early years undercover as a reporter for the Daily Mail in Liberia, Rwanda, Ecuador, and Venezuela at his handlers' behest. Reported with a much more centrist and neutral viewpoint than how he really felt about the ongoing instability and political conflicts in these locations.
— During the events of Skyfall Kim had a very vested interest in getting a hold of that list of operatives, and suspicions were naturally raised as to whether the thief was Soviet—something his friends in Moscow weren't happy about.
— Not fond of M, but remains cordial out of professionalism. Her personality reminds him of his handler, whom he also dislikes.