Sergei Narishkin

Sergei Narishkin is a prominent Russian politician and intelligence officer, currently serving as the director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). Known for his loyalty to President Vladimir Putin, Narishkin has held various significant positions within the Russian government, including as the speaker of the State Duma. He has been a key figure in the Kremlin's response to international criticism regarding human rights issues and political repression, recently attributing the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 'natural causes' amid widespread allegations of foul play.