The FSB announced the arrest of a Ukrainian national accused of plotting the assassination of a Russian military veteran and carrying out bomb attacks, while also foiling a separate attack aimed at an energy company in southern Russia. This operation is part of a broader counterterrorism effort by the agency.

An investigative report reveals that contractors linked to the Russian FSB, including Electrontelecom, have deployed and maintained surveillance systems at FSB-operated facilities. This involvement underscores the agency's role in facilitating state-sponsored surveillance, raising concerns about authoritarian repression.

The UK government's factsheet details how the FSB, through its Centres 16 and 18, has been conducting sustained malign cyber operations. These activities include cyber espionage against critical national infrastructure, targeting political dissidents, critics, and opposition figures, as well as deploying advanced malware such as Snake. Such actions are used to suppress political dissent and disrupt democratic processes, reflecting authoritarian behavior.

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned several enablers that supply material and technological support to the Federal Security Service (FSB), highlighting the agency’s role in bolstering Russia’s offensive cyber capabilities and authoritarian agenda.

Declassified US intelligence details FSB efforts to leverage personal relationships with influential Western individuals to disseminate Kremlin-supported narratives, thereby undermining democratic discourse.

The US Treasury’s OFAC sanctioned two Russian FSB officers for their involvement in orchestrating malign influence operations, including attempts to interfere with local elections in the United States, highlighting actions that compromise democratic institutions.

The article details how the Russian state, with agencies such as the Federal Security Service (FSB), has intensified its digital surveillance capabilities—using facial recognition, AI-powered monitoring, and extensive data collection—to suppress dissent and control online expression. This event underscores the agency’s role in executing repressive state strategies.