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FSB (Federal Security Service)

The Federal Security Service (FSB) is Russia’s primary security and intelligence agency, responsible for protecting the country's national security. It handles counterterrorism, counterintelligence, border security, and surveillance operations. The FSB also plays a key role in investigating economic crimes and safeguarding state secrets. It operates under the authority of the Russian government and is considered a successor to the Soviet Union’s KGB. Its activities include monitoring potential threats, conducting intelligence gathering, and ensuring internal stability, making it a central agency in Russia’s domestic security landscape.