PoliticsRussia’s FSB reportedly preparing for leadership shake-up and major overhaul as early as October
Russia’s Federal Security Service is reportedly preparing for a major reorganization that could begin as early as October, according to iStories sources. The changes may affect key divisions and senior officials, including Director Alexander Bortnikov, who sources say has long been asking to retire. First Deputy Director Sergey Korolev has reportedly been standing in for him more often, while other possible successors include Ivan Tkachev and Vladislav Menshchikov.
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Russia’s FSB reportedly preparing for leadership shake-up and major overhaul as early as October