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Putin appoints FSB Chief Bortnikov to lead 'Counterterrorism Operation' in Kursk region following Ukrainian offensive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov to head the "counterterrorism operation" in the Kursk region amid ongoing Ukrainian advances, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This move is seen as leveraging Bortnikov's reputation for effectively managing crises threatening Russia's internal stability and the Kremlin's grip on power.
Last year, Bortnikov's negotiation skills were on full display when he secured safety guarantees for Wagner …