Federal Security Service (FSB)

The Federal Security Service (FSB) is Russia's main domestic security agency, responsible for counterintelligence, antiterrorism, and enforcement of laws related to national security. It evolved from the KGB, the Soviet-era security agency, after the Soviet Union collapsed. The FSB works to protect the state from internal and external threats, gather intelligence, and investigate serious crimes. It also plays a key role in surveillance and maintaining public order, often operating within the framework of Russia's legal system and government policies. The FSB is a significant player in shaping the country’s security and intelligence landscape.