Federal Security Service.
principal security agency of Russia (FSB)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 188
What's happening
Active this week
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a citizen in Russia on October 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Security Service of Ukraine uncovered FSB reconnaissance activity and treason, and conducted strikes on defense forces locations in Kramatorsk.Well supported16 reports5 developments inside
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A Japanese journalist working for Hokkaido Shimbun was arrested in the Sakhalin region for suspected spying.Well supported27 reports
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Putin's FSB network targeted a critic in Lithuania and operates within U.S. soil as part of a secret war against America.Some support1 report
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FSB and SBU thwarted a sabotage operation and attempted drone strike against a Russian military airfield in Voronezh.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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State-linked actors are threatening independent media outlets within the EU, leading to repression of exiles in digital spaces.Some support1 report
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Muse AI, a Meta product, is reported to be creating dossiers similar to those maintained by the KGB.Some support1 report
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Corera's book details a defection of a KGB officer regarding operations conducted within the European geopolitical sphere.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FSB foiled Ukrainian attempt in RussiaSome support1 report1 development inside
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FSB detained a resident of Tambov for investigating a plot linked to Ukraine.Some support1 report
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FSB opened a criminal case over alleged terrorist activity linked to a group financed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky.Some support1 report
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Denys was kidnapped and taken to a camp in Russian-occupied Crimea. His case is now being investigated by the FSB in Moscow.Some support1 report
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FSB draws from Karelia, operates in occupied Donetsk, and GRU was involved in annexation of Crimea.Some support1 report
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FSB initiated a sting operation against reporter Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg while investigating defense industry production.Some support4 reports
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Kremlin utilizes FSB for surveillance operations and monitors Donald Trump due to alleged past activities.Some support1 report
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FSB officers are involved in an investigation in Murmansk regarding Denis Zagore, who works for Barents Observer. Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Zagore.Some support1 report
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Russia holds State Duma elections while the FSB conducts internal polling on United Russia and officials attempt to persuade Vladimir Putin.Well supported25 reports9 developments inside
One to three months ago
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FSB officers recruited surveillance networks in Lithuania.Some support3 reports
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VR Rus is importing goods from Italy into Russia, involving procurement by a senior official in the Federal Security Service.Some support1 report
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KGB planned a plot to overthrow the Iranian government.Some support3 reports
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Henry Cavill is cast as a CIA agent in U.N.C.L.E., while Kenneth Branagh and Armie Hammer portray roles involving ex-KGB agents and CIA operatives.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) is responsible for protecting Russian state infrastructure and personnel, including responding to a targeted attack in Moscow.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) disrupted an operation targeting ambassador Casey.Some support1 report
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) identified Dmitry Karpenko as a Ukrainian contact.Some support7 reports
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KGB operated within the Soviet Union borders on September 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Germany blamed Russia for an airport incident, while the FSB and resident Nikolai Shcherbakov were mentioned.Some support2 reports
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Zelenskyy referenced an attack in Saratov while FSB alleged Ukrainian intelligence involvement and detained a Moldovan national suspect.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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FSB detained a Moldovan citizen after Ukrainian intelligence recruited them via social media.Some support2 reports
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Georgy Matyukhin, who was born in the Altai region of Russia, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and worked in the KGB’s foreign intelligence division.Some support1 report
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Content featuring the Soviet security agency (Federal Security Service) was reported in relation to market trends.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) is linked to an alleged Ukraine-backed plot to assassinate.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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FSB linked to terrorist attack probe in Kyiv.Some support1 report
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FSB successfully recruited an official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), who was connected to the defunct Party of Regions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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FSB guards a laboratory complex in Russia while Putin orders building replacements and the Ministry of Defense directs research there.Some support1 report
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Medvedev commented on the suspected FSB assassination of a deserter who departed from a military base in the Kursk region.Some support1 report
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) targeted and investigated individuals, including Pavel Krisevich and Rita Flores, for political activities.Some support2 reports
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The FSB took Khalid and Nurdin into an FSB facility amid Russia's war against Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Security Service are reportedly seeking anonymous phones despite existing regulations.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) investigated suspects traveling from Moscow.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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FSB detained a terrorist targeting India following a suicide bombing in Delhi.Some support1 report
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FSB detained an agent acting on Ukraine's orders in the Skadovsk region, highlighting Telegram's use in recruitment.Some support2 reports
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FSB launches an investigation targeting the Telegram platform and accusing Pavel Durov of enabling terrorism and facilitating recruitment.Well supported190 reports4 developments inside
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FSB alleges Telegram founder failed to remove content, leading to brief detention and civil proceedings.Some support14 reports
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) is linked to conflict near Damietta port in Egypt.Some support1 report
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FSB targets global platform founder with arrest warrant following investigation into platform's role in enabling terrorism.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Federal Security Service charged the founder of Telegram with aiding terrorism following an investigation into the platform's role.Some support1 report
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The Federal Security Service (FSB) launched an investigation into failures in international cooperation.Some support1 report
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The Federal Security Service is cooperating on investigations related to financial crimes and corruption.Some support3 reports
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Kazimira Prunskienė, who was born in Lithuania, faces allegations of KGB cooperation while detailing her political career and leadership roles in various parties.Some support2 reports
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FSB claims extremist networks used Telegram in a plot targeting US Independence Day.Some support3 reports
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The Russian state utilizes its domestic security agency, the FSB, to monitor Telegram for prohibited content.Some support1 report
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The Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service are cited for establishing traditions of Russian statehood.Some support1 report
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Bezmenov defected from the KGB to the CIA, having previously served while in India and subsequently settling in Canada.Some support1 report
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FSB is suspected of targeting U.S. government agencies, while Kash Patel planned a visit to FSB headquarters in Russia.Well supported3 reports
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A local company in Kazan developed a new AI system intended for use by the Federal Security Service (FSB).Some support1 report
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KGB cultivated Japanese politicians and academics, exploiting the fact that Japan lacks a central intelligence agency.Some support1 report
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FSB, Russia's main intelligence agency, is reportedly targeting the critical infrastructure of the Netherlands via cyber means.Some support1 report
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An article mentions that Iran inherited Soviet methods of state power and that a campaign volunteer spoke on Iranian state TV.Some support1 report
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FSB monitored Kiev's agents' criminal activities while Ukrainian drones targeted a strategic enterprise in Russia.Some support6 reports
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Russian state actors (FSB, Turla group) conducted cyber intrusions across Europe, targeting Finland and Cyprus.Some support2 reports
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Kremlin StructuralIndia's PM Modi is set for a future visit to Russia as the Kremlin dismisses allegations of involvement in European unrest.Moves Federal Security Service
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Soviet Union StructuralA commentary noting that historical events, including those involving the Soviet Union, shape the modern global order.Moves Federal Security Service
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Vladimir Putin StructuralA trilateral meeting involving Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is discussed, potentially encouraging war continuation.Moves Federal Security Service
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Belarus StructuralChina supports Belarusian business and imports during a meeting held on the sidelines of the SCO in Tajikistan.Moves Federal Security Service
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Central Intelligence Agency OperationalCIA operatives were linked to targeted assassinations in India, coinciding with high farmer suicide rates in 2010.Moves Federal Security Service
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Kash Patel OperationalKash Patel responded to an inaccurate report by MS NOW while Donald Trump signed legislation restricting Russia's energy revenues.Moves Federal Security Service
Connections
The 40 strongest of 188, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Security Service of Ukraine Operational
The two intelligence services are engaged in active, antagonistic operations, including recruitment, targeting, and counter-terrorism efforts.
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Rita Flores Structural
The Federal Security Service recruited Rita Flores under threat of prosecution.
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Central Intelligence Agency Operational
The relationship involves active intelligence operations, including targeting, competition for information, and personnel movement.
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Kash Patel Operational
Kash Patel is scheduled to meet with and be hosted by Federal Security Service officials during a planned visit to Russia.
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Kremlin Structural
The FSB functions as the principal security agency that supports and exerts significant power over the Kremlin's leadership and operations.
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Pavel Durov Structural
The FSB has formally charged Pavel Durov with serious crimes, including terrorism facilitation and platform negligence.
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Telegram Operational
The FSB actively investigates, charges, and restricts Telegram's operations regarding content moderation and alleged terrorist activities.
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Kamchybek Tashiev Structural
A served as the leader of the security service B, establishing a functional dependency between the individual and the institution.
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Soviet Union Structural
The Federal Security Service functioned as a core state security apparatus under the Soviet Union.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump engages in high-level geopolitical discussions with Russian state actors and is subject to intelligence surveillance and alleged threats from the Federal Security Service.
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Vladimir Putin Structural
The FSB operates as a security apparatus whose function and direction are subject to the command and influence of Vladimir Putin.
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Belarus Structural
The Federal Security Service functions as the mandated security and intelligence instrument of the Belarusian state, executing state mandates like prosecution and detention.
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Ksenia Maximova Transactional
The Federal Security Service initiated a criminal case against Ksenia Maximova regarding alleged terrorist organization activity.
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Ilya Traber Transactional
The Federal Security Service detained Ilya Traber in St. Petersburg.
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Evan Gershkovich Transactional
FSB initiated a sting operation against Evan Gershkovich, culminating in his arrest on espionage charges.
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Pavel Krisevich Structural
Pavel Krisevich is currently targeted by the Federal Security Service for investigation into political activities.
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FSB Structural
FSB is identified as the main functional successor to the historical Federal Security Service (KGB).
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FBI Operational
The two agencies maintain an active partnership involving the exchange of intelligence and operational information.
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Aeroflot Structural
The Federal Security Service directs Aeroflot flights for surveillance and tracking contacts.
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interior ministry Operational
The Federal Security Service and the Interior Ministry actively coordinate through joint operations.
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The evidence indicates that the Federal Security Service (as its historical predecessor, the KGB) was responsible for establishing the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine as a liberation front.
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Hokkaido Shimbun Operational
The Federal Security Service has actively detained or surveilled journalists affiliated with Hokkaido Shimbun.
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Starlink Transactional
FSB utilized Starlink terminals for operational purposes.
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Georgy Matyukhin Structural
Georgy Matyukhin was employed within the foreign intelligence division of the KGB, which is part of the FSB.
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Dmitry Karpenko Structural
The Federal Security Service directed and identified Dmitry Karpenko, establishing a subordinate relationship.
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Andrey Moroz Transactional
FSB released documents detailing massacres concerning Andrey Moroz.
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Aslan Bzhania Structural
The relationship is implied to be a functional arrangement where the individual establishes a base within the context of the state security service.
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John Ratcliffe Operational
Ratcliffe met with and delivered warnings directly to the head of the Federal Security Service.
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Afghanistan Operational
The FSB actively seeks and engages in operational cooperation with authorities and contexts within Afghanistan.
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Romania Operational
FSB conducts hostile cyber activities against Romania.
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Grabovo Operational
The FSB released documents detailing massacres that occurred in the location of Grabovo.
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Christopher Steele Operational
The evidence suggests that Christopher Steele was allegedly targeted by intelligence services associated with the FSB.
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Margarita Simonyan Transactional
The Federal Security Service investigated a plot against Margarita Simonyan.
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Europe Operational
FSB conducts espionage and disinformation operations that actively influence European unity and stability.
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Donetsk Operational
The Federal Security Service conducts ongoing operational activities within the territory of Donetsk.
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Maria Zakharova Structural
The relationship is based on the functional reliance of A on intelligence and information provided by B.
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Karelia Structural
The Federal Security Service recruits personnel from regions within Karelia.
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West Operational
The Federal Security Service is described as engaging in ideological subversion targeting Western perception of reality.
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Moldova Operational
The Federal Security Service detained a Moldovan national suspect and alleged foreign intelligence recruitment.
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Binance Operational
The Federal Security Service (FSB) formally requested customer data from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- The Federal Security Service (FSB) detained a citizen in Russia on October 15, 2026.
- A Japanese journalist working for Hokkaido Shimbun was arrested in the Sakhalin region for suspected spying.
- Putin's FSB network targeted a critic in Lithuania and operates within U.S. soil as part of a secret war against America.
- FSB and SBU thwarted a sabotage operation and attempted drone strike against a Russian military airfield in Voronezh.
- State-linked actors are threatening independent media outlets within the EU, leading to repression of exiles in digital spaces.
- Muse AI, a Meta product, is reported to be creating dossiers similar to those maintained by the KGB.
- FSB detained a resident of Tambov for investigating a plot linked to Ukraine.
September 2026
18 events- FSB opened a criminal case over alleged terrorist activity linked to a group financed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
- Denys was kidnapped and taken to a camp in Russian-occupied Crimea. His case is now being investigated by the FSB in Moscow.
- FSB draws from Karelia, operates in occupied Donetsk, and GRU was involved in annexation of Crimea.
- FSB initiated a sting operation against reporter Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg while investigating defense industry production.
- Kremlin utilizes FSB for surveillance operations and monitors Donald Trump due to alleged past activities.
- FSB officers are involved in an investigation in Murmansk regarding Denis Zagore, who works for Barents Observer. Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Zagore.
- FSB officers recruited surveillance networks in Lithuania.
- VR Rus is importing goods from Italy into Russia, involving procurement by a senior official in the Federal Security Service.
- KGB planned a plot to overthrow the Iranian government.
- Henry Cavill is cast as a CIA agent in U.N.C.L.E., while Kenneth Branagh and Armie Hammer portray roles involving ex-KGB agents and CIA operatives.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) disrupted an operation targeting ambassador Casey.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) identified Dmitry Karpenko as a Ukrainian contact.
- KGB operated within the Soviet Union borders on September 9, 2026.
- Germany blamed Russia for an airport incident, while the FSB and resident Nikolai Shcherbakov were mentioned.
- Zelenskyy referenced an attack in Saratov while FSB alleged Ukrainian intelligence involvement and detained a Moldovan national suspect.
- FSB detained a Moldovan citizen after Ukrainian intelligence recruited them via social media.
- Georgy Matyukhin, who was born in the Altai region of Russia, graduated from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and worked in the KGB’s foreign intelligence division.
- FSB linked to terrorist attack probe in Kyiv.
August 2026
12 events- FSB guards a laboratory complex in Russia while Putin orders building replacements and the Ministry of Defense directs research there.
- Medvedev commented on the suspected FSB assassination of a deserter who departed from a military base in the Kursk region.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) targeted and investigated individuals, including Pavel Krisevich and Rita Flores, for political activities.
- The FSB took Khalid and Nurdin into an FSB facility amid Russia's war against Ukraine.
- Both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Security Service are reportedly seeking anonymous phones despite existing regulations.
- FSB detained a terrorist targeting India following a suicide bombing in Delhi.
- FSB detained an agent acting on Ukraine's orders in the Skadovsk region, highlighting Telegram's use in recruitment.
- FSB alleges Telegram founder failed to remove content, leading to brief detention and civil proceedings.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) is linked to conflict near Damietta port in Egypt.
- FSB targets global platform founder with arrest warrant following investigation into platform's role in enabling terrorism.
- The Federal Security Service charged the founder of Telegram with aiding terrorism following an investigation into the platform's role.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) launched an investigation into failures in international cooperation.
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July 2026
17 events- Corera's book details a defection of a KGB officer regarding operations conducted within the European geopolitical sphere.
- FSB foiled Ukrainian attempt in Russia
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) is responsible for protecting Russian state infrastructure and personnel, including responding to a targeted attack in Moscow.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) is linked to an alleged Ukraine-backed plot to assassinate.
- FSB launches an investigation targeting the Telegram platform and accusing Pavel Durov of enabling terrorism and facilitating recruitment.
- The Federal Security Service is cooperating on investigations related to financial crimes and corruption.
- Kazimira Prunskienė, who was born in Lithuania, faces allegations of KGB cooperation while detailing her political career and leadership roles in various parties.
- The Russian state utilizes its domestic security agency, the FSB, to monitor Telegram for prohibited content.
- The Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service are cited for establishing traditions of Russian statehood.
- Bezmenov defected from the KGB to the CIA, having previously served while in India and subsequently settling in Canada.
- FSB is suspected of targeting U.S. government agencies, while Kash Patel planned a visit to FSB headquarters in Russia.
- A local company in Kazan developed a new AI system intended for use by the Federal Security Service (FSB).
- KGB cultivated Japanese politicians and academics, exploiting the fact that Japan lacks a central intelligence agency.
- FSB, Russia's main intelligence agency, is reportedly targeting the critical infrastructure of the Netherlands via cyber means.
- An article mentions that Iran inherited Soviet methods of state power and that a campaign volunteer spoke on Iranian state TV.
- FSB monitored Kiev's agents' criminal activities while Ukrainian drones targeted a strategic enterprise in Russia.
- Russian state actors (FSB, Turla group) conducted cyber intrusions across Europe, targeting Finland and Cyprus.
June 2026
6 events- Security Service of Ukraine uncovered FSB reconnaissance activity and treason, and conducted strikes on defense forces locations in Kramatorsk.
- Russia holds State Duma elections while the FSB conducts internal polling on United Russia and officials attempt to persuade Vladimir Putin.
- Content featuring the Soviet security agency (Federal Security Service) was reported in relation to market trends.
- FSB successfully recruited an official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), who was connected to the defunct Party of Regions.
- The Federal Security Service (FSB) investigated suspects traveling from Moscow.
- FSB claims extremist networks used Telegram in a plot targeting US Independence Day.