1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov September 14, 2020Russian Law Enforcement and Internal Security AgenciesRussia has an extensive internal security system, with multiple, overlapping, and competitive security agencies vying for bureaucratic, political, and economic influence. Since Vladimir Putin assu
2、med Russias leadership, these agencies have grown in both size and power, and they have become integral to the security and stability of the government. If Putin extends his rule beyond 2024, as is now legally permissible, these agencies could play a role in the leadership succession process and aff
3、ect the ability of a transitional regime to quell domestic dissent. For Members of Congress, understanding the numerous internal security agencies in Russia could be helpful in assessing the prospects of regime stability and dynamics of a transition after Putin leaves office. In addition, Russian se
4、curity agencies and their personnel have been targeted by U.S. sanctions for cyberattacks and human rights abuses. Overview and Context After the Soviet Unions dissolution in 1991, Russia inherited the vast internal security apparatus overseen by the Committee for State Security (KGB). Although the
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