Former KGB Handler Describes Recruitment Tactics for Aldrich Ames and Other U.S. Spies

The passage provides a first‑hand account from a former KGB officer about how Aldrich Ames was recruited, including cash amounts paid and the psychological profile used. While the details about Ames a Cherkashin claims Ames received $20‑$50k per document, totaling $4.6 million. Recruitment focused on disgruntlement rather than financial or sexual vulnerability. Ames allegedly approached the KGB hi