The supposedly hyper-competent Russian intelligence services have been thrust into the spotlight recently, and the look has not been flattering to the Putin regime. Indeed, what the Kremlin meant to be a demonstration of its might and ability to act with impunity has instead signaled its growing weakness.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) meets with Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev (2ndL), Russia's Drug Control Service Chief Viktor Ivanov (L), Interior Ministry Troops Commander in Chief, Army Gen. Viktor Zolotov (2ndR) and an official of the Federal Migration Service at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 5.
