How Russia became the 'FSB state': 'They were given the country'
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Russia's security apparatus has evolved into a dominant political force, with the FSB expanding its influence across state institutions and society. As the nation prepares for September elections, critics argue the security services maintain unprecedented control over governance and public discourse. This second part of 'The Putin System' explores how institutional power has concentrated within intelligence agencies, limiting democratic participation and reshaping Russia's political landscape following recent geopolitical shifts.
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How Russia became the 'FSB state': 'They were given the country'
'The Putin System' (2/3). Russia's next elections, from September 18 to 20, are set to have no real stakes in a country silenced by the Federal Security Service, whose powers have continued to grow unchecked since the invasion of Ukraine.
