Aleksandr Bortnikov

Aleksandr Bortnikov

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Aleksandr Bortnikov is the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, a position he has held since 2008. He is a prominent figure in Russian security and intelligence, having previously served in various roles within the security apparatus of the country. Bortnikov's work at the FSB involves overseeing national security operations, intelligence gathering, and counter-terrorism efforts. Recently, he was mentioned in the news as part of a video conference with President Vladimir Putin and other security council members discussing relations with former Soviet republics and issues related to crime and terrorism in the region.

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The head of the FSB, Aleksandr Bortnikov, is required to submit a report by July 1 along with Prime Minister Mihail Mishustin.

Jutarnji list - Rusi povlače očajnički potez zbog ukrajinskih dronova, Putin izdao naređenje premijeru i šefu tajne službe
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-02
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The head of the FSB, Aleksandr Bortnikov, is required to submit a report by July 1 along with Prime Minister Mihail Mishustin.

Jutarnji list - Rusi povlače očajnički potez zbog ukrajinskih dronova, Putin izdao naređenje premijeru i šefu tajne službe
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-01
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FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov is tasked with ensuring the continuity of essential services during the limited internet operation period.

Veliki broj Rusa ostao bez interneta, Putin izdao naredbu FSB-u
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-06-01
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Aleksandr Bortnikov revealed that ISIS Khorasan is recruiting citizens from Central Asian countries into terrorist networks.

افغانستان دہشتگردوں کی بھرتی اور شدت پسندی پھیلانے کا مرکز، روسی خفیہ ایجنسی کا انکشاف
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-05-27
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Aleksandr Bortnikov is the director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) who commented on the assassination attempt on Alekseev.

Атентат, разузнавачки сенки и „британска врска“
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-02-26
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Aleksandr Bortnikov urged regional leaders to take more action to prevent violence in schools.

Per šaudynes kolegijoje Rusijos pietuose žuvo apsaugos darbuotojas
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-02-12
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Aleksandr Bortnikov, the Director of the Federal Security Service of Russia, attended the meeting led by Putin.

Trump'ın sürpriz kararı kızdırdı... Putin talimatı verdi
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2025-11-06
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Aleksandr Bortnikov is the head of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and is part of the older generation of Russian leaders.

Jutarnji list - Putin je donio odluku koja bi ga jednog dana mogla stajati glave. Dekret je pao na 70. rođendan generala Gerasimova
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-09-17
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Bortnikov is criticized for allowing Ukraine to use a warehouse near an intelligence headquarters to prepare drone attacks.

Zbog Putinove osvete strahuju od Kijeva do Sibira: Jedan korak vodi ka totalnom pomračenju
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-06-03
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Beseda has been an advisor to Aleksandr Bortnikov, the director of the FSB.

Misteriozni špijun je Putinovo tajno oružje: U Kijevu drhte na pomen ovog imena
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-04-20
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Aleksandr Bortnikov stated that the attack proves that 'Ukrainian neo-Nazis and their Western patrons' are organizing the most barbaric crimes on Russian territory.

Tyrimas paneigė skandalingus V.Putino pareiškimus dėl Ukrainos ir teroristinio akto
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-03-21
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Aleksandr Bortnikov is responsible for the introduction of the counter-terrorism operation regime according to Russian legislation.

Накази на розстріл віддавав прямо командир. Чи існує у російських військових наказ не брати українців у полон
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-03-18
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Aleksandr Bortnikov is responsible for the introduction of the counter-terrorism operation regime according to Russian legislation.

Накази на розстріл віддавав прямо командир. Чи існує у російських військових наказ не брати українців у полон
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-03-18
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Aleksandr Bortnikov is the director of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and participated in the meeting.

Putin sa članovima Saveta bezbednosti razgovarao o odnosima sa zemljama bivšeg ŠSR-a
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-02-22
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