FSB Dominates Russian Political Repression: 67% of Cases Under Its Jurisdiction

A new report by 'Support for Political Prisoners' finds that 67% of politically motivated criminal cases in Russia in the first nine months of 2026 include charges under FSB jurisdiction, with such cases not declining despite an overall drop in prosecutions for statements. This indicates a shift toward harsher charges and sustained repression levels, with the FSB playing a leading role. The trend suggests a consolidation of security-service control over political dissent, though the report's methodology and sourcing are not independently verified.