Alexander Bortnikov | |
|---|---|
Александр Бортников | |
 Bortnikov in 2019 | |
| Director of the Federal Security Service | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2008 | |
| President | Vladimir Putin Dmitry Medvedev |
| Deputy | Sergei Korolev Sergei Smirnov |
| Preceded by | Nikolai Patrushev |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Vasilyevich Bortnikov 15 November 1951 Molotov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | CPSU (1975–1991) |
| Spouse | Tatyana Borisovna |
| Children | Denis Bortnikov |
| Education | FSB Academy |
| Alma mater | Leningrad Institute of Railway Engineers |
| Signature |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Russia Soviet Union |
| Branch/service | KGB, FSK, FSB |
| Years of service | 1975–present |
| Rank | Army General |
| Battles/wars | |
Alexander Vasilyevich Bortnikov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Васи́льевич Бо́ртников; born 15 November 1951) is a Russian intelligence officer who has served as the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) since 2008. He is one of the most powerful members of the silovik faction of president Vladimir Putin's inner circle.[1][a] A Hero of the Russian Federation since 2019, he also holds the rank of General of the Army, the second highest grade in use in the Russian military.[b] According to some experts, it is likely Bortnikov played a key role in Putin's decision to invade Ukraine in 2022.[2]
- ^ a b Harding, Luke (21 December 2007). "Putin, the Kremlin power struggle and the $40bn fortune". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ^ "A look at the trio who convinced Putin to invade". Yahoo News. 9 January 2023.
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