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Articles with tag "FSB"

paper trail

Navalny’s Alleged FSB Poisoners Linked to Deaths of Journalists, Activists – Investigation

“Travel coincidences make it impossible to doubt the involvement of this group of poisoners,” Bellingcat, The Insider and Der Spiegel wrote.
no-fly zone

Russia’s FSB Says Protects ‘Putin’s Palace’ From NATO Intelligence

Alexei Navalny’s recent viral investigation alleges that the billion-dollar estate enjoys presidential-level protection.
'new greatness' case

Young Russians’ Extremism Sentences Reduced for ‘Plot to Overthrow Putin’

The activists' supporters have said their case was fabricated by the security services.
drug bust

Joint Russia-U.S. Operation Busts S.American Cocaine Smuggling Network

The two countries seized over 330 kilograms of cocaine worth $13.6 million during the multi-stage investigation, Russia's FSB said.
privacy please

Russia Moves to Hide Security Officers’ Data After Navalny Poisoning Revelations

The bill is part of a wider set of legislation cracking down on online dissent ahead of Russia’s 2021 parliamentary elections.
Delicate Operation

Navalny's Underwear Poisoning Takes Over the Russian Internet

News that agents allegedly placed poison in Navalny's underwear sparked plenty of memes, many retweeted by the Kremlin critic himself. 
opinion Kirill Martynov

How Navalny's Mock FSB Call Laid Bare a Country of Yes Men

For generations, Russians have grown accustomed to slavishly following orders.
swift rebuke

Navalny Call With Suspected Agent a 'Provocation': FSB

Navalny said he tricked one of the FSB officers linked to his poisoning into outlining the details of the operation in a phone call.
opinion Andrei Soldatov

Russia’s Secret Organizations Are Not Secret Anymore. It Seems They Don’t Care

What has become clear is that to expect the Kremlin or its secret services to be embarrassed when they are unmasked is to miscalculate greatly.
direct link

Media Investigation Names FSB Agents Behind Navalny Poisoning

Members of the FSB’s toxins and nerve agents unit followed Navalny on more than 30 trips since 2017, the investigation said.
PERFORMANCE ACTIVISM

‘Crucified Jesus’ Detained Outside Moscow FSB Headquarters

Activist Pavel Krisevich replicated the crucifixion of Christ while accomplices doused the surrounding area with a harmless burning liquid.
opinion Mark Galeotti

No Country for Old Spooks: Reshuffle at the Top of the FSB Will Set the Tone for Remainder of Putin Era

The offhand way that one of the most powerful men most people haven’t heard of was dismissed may say something even about the Navalny case.
exerting influence

Russia’s FSB Backs Kyrgyzstan Colleagues' Efforts to ‘Prevent Total Chaos’ – Vedomosti

The Kremlin confirmed that it supports “the state security committee’s actions to stabilize the situation” in Kyrgyzstan.
'new greatness' case

Court Jails Young Russians for 'Plotting to Overthrow Putin'

The activists' case has sparked protests and allegations of police overreach.
baltic intrigue

Russian Couple Tried for ‘Treasonous’ Wedding Photos Face Charges of Sharing State Secrets

The couple had been charged with treason after an FSB officer appeared in their wedding photos.
CRACKDOWN

Russia Seeks Hefty Jail Terms For Activists in 'New Greatness' Case

Investigators say the group were plotting to overthrow the Russian government. Critics say the prosecution is politically motivated.
MH17 investigation

Senior Russian FSB Officer Named as Key MH17 Figure: Bellingcat

Col. Gen. Andrei Burlaka is two steps removed from FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov, who answers directly to President Putin.
MYSTERY ASSASSIN

Russian Spy Agency Played Role in Berlin Murder of Georgian Man – Bellingcat

The killing triggered diplomatic expulsions from Germany and Moscow.
spy selfies

Russian Couple Tried for Treason Over ‘Photobombing’ Secret Agent – Kommersant

The agent allegedly blew his own cover by speaking openly about his work and taking photos with guests at the couple's wedding.
DEADLY MADNESS

Kremlin Calls Moscow Shooting Incident 'A Manifestation of Madness'

The Kremlin called a Moscow shooting incident which two officers of FSB security service were killed "a manifestation of madness".
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