handler

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It named his FSB handler in Russia as a man called Yuriy Shatalov whose role was to co-ordinate a network of agents.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Katherine Waterston, who plays Naomi, a CIA operations officer and Martian's former handler, says The Agency reflects broader questions about trust and truth in our daily life.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

"By only recruiting a rescue dog, it's a win-win -- giving a dog the chance of a new life while helping our iconic koalas," Innovation for Conservation director and handler Russell Miller said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Several videos have compounded the confusion, including one made public Thursday that appeared to show a security dog identifying the suspect, only to have the dog’s handler ignore the warning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The rezident of the Soviet embassy in Washington approached Victor Cherkashin, a veteran KGB officer and spy handler, as soon as Cherkashin stepped out of his car in the compound's secure parking lot.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau