Fsb Definition & Meaning

British

Etymology

Examples

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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When they returned to Russia, they were questioned at the border by officers from the Federal Security Service, the FSB.

From The Wall Street Journal

In another, Hilarion fires a pistol in a shooting range which George Suzuki alleges belongs to the FSB headquarters in Moscow.

From BBC

Small Business Minister Blair McDougall did not respond to the FSB's calls but said he took the BBC's investigation "very seriously".

From BBC

As the BBC filmed on the ground, a Russian FSB patrol vehicle pulled up in front of us.

From BBC

The FSB's Tina McKenzie says it's "not ok" that some people miss out on their awards – but argues that she isn't surprised when "500,000 business have closed over the last four to five years".

From BBC

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