Russia’s dominant security agency, the FSB, is reportedly preparing for a leadership shake-up and major overhaul as early as October
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) is expected to undergo a major reorganization in the coming months, iStories said, citing sources.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) in Russia, the country's dominant security agency, is reportedly preparing for a leadership shake-up and major overhaul as early as October, according to iStories. The changes will impact key divisions and senior officials, including FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov. Sources indicate that Bortnikov has been considering retirement and First Deputy Director Sergey Korolev has been filling in for him more frequently.
Other potential candidates to replace Bortnikov include Ivan Tkachev, head of the Military Counterintelligence Department, and Vladislav Menshchikov, head of the Counterintelligence Service. The FSB's Economic Security Service, previously headed by Sergey Alpatov who recently resigned due to health reasons, has yet to appoint a replacement.
The reported reorganization may be a contributing factor to the delay. This overhaul could commence as soon as October, according to the sources.
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