Alexander Bortnikov
Alexander Bortnikov is a prominent Russian intelligence officer and the current Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation, a role he has held since 2008. Under his leadership, the FSB has been involved in numerous operations related to counter-terrorism and national security, particularly in the context of heightened tensions with Ukraine. Bortnikov has been vocal about the threats posed by foreign intelligence services and has emphasized the need for robust measures to protect Russian interests.
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Alexander Bortnikov is the head of the FSB who accused Ukraine of being behind the assassination attempt on Alekseiev.
Moscova acuză o țară europeană de tentativă de asasinat asupra lui Vladimir Alekseiev, generalul GRU împușcat luna aceasta
Romania· 2026-02-23
Alexander Bortnikov is the head of the FSB who commented on the assassination attempt on Alekseev.
Глава ФСБ заявил о «британском следе» в покушении на генерала Алексеева — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-22
Alexander Bortnikov mentioned that the FSB had negotiations with Pavel Durov but currently does not maintain contacts.
В ФСБ заявили об угрозе жизни российских военных из-за Telegram — РБКRussia· 2026-02-21
FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that there are about 18,000 foreigners in the international legion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Militaryland сообщил о роспуске интернациональных легионов ВСУ — РБКRussia· 2026-01-11
In October 2024, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov reported that about 18,000 foreigners are participating in the international legion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Би-би-си узнала о решении Киева ликвидировать интернациональные легионы — РБКRussia· 2025-12-13Alexander Bortnikov is the Director of the FSB.
Еврокомиссия представила план по созданию «военного шенгена» — РБКRussia· 2025-11-19
Alexander Bortnikov described the situation as very complicated and serious.
Что значат заявления России о проработке темы ядерных испытаний — РБКRussia· 2025-11-06
Alexander Bortnikov described the situation as very complicated and serious.
Что значат заявления России о проработке темы ядерных испытаний — РБКRussia· 2025-11-05FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov requested time to prepare proposals regarding nuclear testing.
Белоусов заявил о готовности полигона на Новой Земле к ядерным испытаниям — РБКRussia· 2025-11-05
Alexander Bortnikov, the head of the Federal Security Service (FSB), is reported to be terminally ill.
Directorul FSB, colaborator apropiat al lui Putin, este bolnav în fază terminală. „Persoane importante mor chiar în funcție”Romania· 2025-10-17
The head of the Russian FSB, Bortnikov, is rumored to be dying.
Šéf ruské FSB Bortnikov umírá, spekuluje se
Czech Republic· 2025-10-16Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the FSB, claimed that British intelligence was behind the operation 'Web' which targeted Russian military airfields.
Глава ФСБ назвал Британию куратором атак ВСУ на российские аэродромы — РБКRussia· 2025-10-16Alexander Bortnikov is the head of Russia’s FSB security service who commented on the attack.
Suspected gunmen go on trial in Moscow over concert hall terror attack | Russia
United Kingdom· 2025-08-04
FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov participated in a meeting to prepare for the talks.
Ukrainas delegācija, bet ne Zelenskis piedalīsies sarunās ar Krieviju / Diena
Latvia· 2025-05-15
Alexander Bortnikov spoke on security issues at the meeting.
Песков раскрыл, что было на последнем перед переговорами совещании Путина — РБКRussia· 2025-05-15
Alexander Bortnikov spoke on security issues at the meeting.
Переговоры России и Украины в Стамбуле. Онлайн — РБКRussia· 2025-05-15Bortnikov is the head of the FSB, Russia's security service.
Krievijas delegācija Stambulā ir butaforiska / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-15FSB head Alexander Bortnikov was present at the meeting.
Путин провел совещание по переговорам с Украиной — РБКRussia· 2025-05-15
Alexander Bortnikov is the director of the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB).
Noii oameni ai țarului de la Kremlin: O „lume de șoimi și porumbei deghizați în șoimi”Romania· 2025-04-16
Alexander Bortnikov is the director of the FSB and has been a superior to Sergey Beseda.
Переговоры по украинскому вопросу с американцами ведет «самый опасный человек России»
Belarus· 2025-04-12
Alexander Bortnikov was involved in the negotiations for the prisoner exchange.
USA a Rusko si vymenili väzňov
Slovakia· 2025-04-10
Alexander Bortnikov is the head of the Russian Federal Security Service involved in the negotiations for the release.
Scambio di prigionieri fra Usa e Russia: liberata ad Abu Dhabi la ballerina Ksenia Karelina
Italy· 2025-04-10
Alexander Bortnikov is a high-ranking official in the Russian intelligence services.
Путин помиловал переданную США Ксению Карелину — РБКRussia· 2025-04-10
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of FSB, was involved in the prisoner exchange negotiations.
Balerina ruso-americană, condamnată la închisoare în Rusia, a fost eliberată într-un schimb de prizonieri între Moscova și WashingtonRomania· 2025-04-10
Alexander Bortnikov was involved in the negotiations for the prisoner exchange between Russia and the West.
Россия и США провели обмен заключенными — РБКRussia· 2025-04-10
Alexander Bortnikov expressed that Moscow takes the Taliban's readiness to fight against ISIS seriously.
درخواست برای خروج طالبان از فهرست تروریستی
Iran· 2025-04-01
Alexander Bortnikov is the director of the FSB, overseeing intelligence operations.
Guerra in Ucraina, la tattica dei negoziatori russi: sfruttare il fattore tempo per ottenere vantaggi maggioriItaly· 2025-03-23
Alexander Bortnikov, the head of the FSB, reported to Putin about the detention of 11 people, including four attackers.
«Со всех сторон стреляли, просто со всех». Хронология теракта в «Крокусе» — РБКRussia· 2025-03-23
Alexander Bortnikov is the director of the FSB who reported on the involvement of Ukrainian special services in the terrorist act.
СК назвал организаторов теракта в «Крокусе» — РБКRussia· 2025-03-22
Alexander Bortnikov is the director of the FSB who reported on the involvement of Ukrainian special services in the terrorist act.
СК назвал организаторов теракта в «Крокусе» — РБКRussia· 2025-03-22