In 1992 , he retired as a major - general in Russia 's foreign intelligence service .
In the late 1960s , Budanov was posted to Britain , which expelled him in 1971 under suspicion of spying for the Soviet Union .
In 1992 , Budanov retired as a major - general in Russia 's foreign intelligence service .
In the late 1960s , Budanov was posted to Britain , which expelled him in 1971 under suspicion of spying for the Soviet Union .