There may be Hungarian state security documents in Moscow, but agent lists are not kept in Russian archives.

The debate over the existence of Hungarian state security documents in Moscow has resurfaced, particularly regarding the alleged presence of an authentic agent list. ÁBTL's director suggested that while some documents may have been taken to Moscow, the complete agent list likely does not exist there. Historical records indicate significant losses of documents over the decades, with many destroyed or possibly stolen. The public's desire for clarity on this issue has led to speculation and conspiracy theories. Notably, former Prime Minister Németh Miklós claimed that the only authentic agent list is in Moscow, a statement that has been met with skepticism by historians. The complexities of the archival situation and the unreliability of existing records further complicate the narrative.