Fsb Definition & Meaning

Definition

Etymology

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FSB British

abbreviation

1. the Russian Federal Security Service, founded in 1995

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Etymology

Origin of FSB

C20: Russian Federalnaya sluzhba bezopasnosti

Example Sentences

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Moran Security Group, which experts say was founded by former officers of Russia's FSB security service, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Barron's

Makaruk says Russia's FSB Security Service is issuing its own warnings, telling soldiers not to fall for the scam, but he says the phishing operation has had a disruptive psychological effect.

From BBC

Gouldthorpe said businesses represented by the FSB "keep our high streets alive".

From BBC

The laptop, designed by a German company, was handed over to the FSB and sold on to Iran, according to the indictment.

From Barron's

The subject of an Interpol Red Notice, he is alleged to be an intelligence asset for the FSB, Russia's secretive security service.

From BBC

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