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I would say, go deeper and further, back to Genghis Khan.
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Search: “A new essay explores the weird origins of Russia’s distrust of the West, tracing it back to wild WWI spy plots involving eccentric agents and stolen clothes.”
AI Overview:
Based on recent discussions of espionage history, this narrative likely refers to accounts of British intelligence activities in Russia during World War I and the subsequent Bolshevik revolution, which established a foundational “siege mentality” in Moscow. [1, 2]
Key elements of this historical narrative, as discussed by experts like Michael Weiss, include:The “Lockhart Plot”: Named after British diplomat and spy Robert Bruce Lockhart, this 1918 operation aimed to overthrow the Bolshevik government and bring Russia back into the war against Germany.
Eccentric Agents: The plot involved colourful characters, such as Sidney Reilly (the “Ace of Spies”), who operated in a chaotic, undercover capacity.
Wild Plots: The conspiracy included plans to bribe Bolshevik guards, use stolen motor cars and clothing to bypass security, and stage a coup in Moscow.
Long-Term Impact: The failure of this plot, coupled with other Western interventions during the Russian Civil War, is considered a key origin point for the Soviet—and later Russian—view of the West as an eternal, treacherous enemy. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7]These historical events are frequently cited to explain how the Kremlin portrays the West as actively seeking to sabotage Russian stability. [1, 8]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] euvsdisinfo.eu/the-myth-of-b…
[2] rte.ie/brainstorm/2022/0226/…
[3] x.com/michaeldweiss/status/2…
[4] walter-maria.com/2023/07/04/…
[5] belfercenter.org/publication…
[6] youtube.com/watch?v=2CV-gvPj…
[7] youtube.com/watch?v=2CV-gvPj…
[8] euvsdisinfo.eu/the-myth-of-b…
–AI Mode:
The essay you’re thinking of is likely a 2026 piece by journalist Michael Weiss titled “The Lockhart Plot: The Strange Origins of Russia’s Lasting Paranoia”. [1, 2]
The essay dives into a chaotic period of World War I and the Russian Revolution, highlighting several “wild” and eccentric elements: [1]The “Lockhart Plot”: Weiss explores the 1918 attempt by British agent Robert Bruce Lockhart to overthrow the new Bolshevik government and bring Russia back into the war against Germany.
Stolen Clothes: One of the most bizarre details Weiss mentions is a British plan—involving Latvian double agents—to kidnap Lenin and Trotsky and humiliate them by parading them through the streets of Moscow without their trousers.
Eccentric Agents: The story features a colorful cast, including Sidney Reilly (the “Ace of Spies”) and even Nick Clegg’s “saucy” great-great aunt, Moura Budberg, who was rumored to be a double or triple agent.
Impact on Distrust: Weiss argues that while the plot was largely bungled and “eccentric,” it provided the Soviet state with a foundational narrative of Western betrayal and “encirclement” that continues to fuel Russian paranoia and distrust of the West today. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6][1] x.com
[2] michaelweissjournalist.com
[3] maynoothuniversity.ie
[4] warfarehistorynetwork.com
[5] professionalsecurity.co.uk
[6] facebook.com
-Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) #Security and #Intelligence: #Analysis of Russian historical paranoia
Global Friction and Surveillance Debates Heat Up: Deep dive into Russian historical paranoia — A new essay explores the weird origins of Russias distrust of the West, tracing it back to wild WWI spy plots involving eccentric agents and stolen clothes. thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…— https://x.com/mikenov/status/2053878013725450536— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 11, 2026
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