Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to the employees of the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control, known as FSTEC, marking its fifty-year milestone. The message, published on the Kremlin website, highlighted the agency’s steady growth and its rising role in protecting Russia’s strategic information assets.
Putin noted that FSTEC has built substantial capability over the years and has played a meaningful part in strengthening the country’s security posture. The president underscored that the work of the service demands deep expertise, thoughtful governance, and a strong commitment to responsible business practices. He pointed out that FSTEC’s mandate includes safeguarding information that contains state secrets, an issue central to national security in today’s digital era.
In his remarks, the president stressed that as digital technologies expand, the significance of FSTEC will only grow. The agency is increasingly relied upon to address complex information protection challenges that arise with the digitization of government and critical infrastructure. This emphasis aligns with Russia’s ongoing focus on resilient cyber defense and secure information management at the state level. (Kremlin)
Earlier in November, Putin raised the topic in discussions with the Security Council about measures to enhance the effectiveness of Russia’s IT security framework. During that session, Vladimir Selin, the director of FSTEC, presented a detailed report outlining recent progress and future steps. The discussions reflect a broader government push to strengthen cyber resilience across federal systems and essential services. (Kremlin)
Meanwhile, Russia has been moving forward with initiatives intended to reduce surveillance risks and bolster domestic capabilities. Reports indicate that a domestic smartphone assembly project—designed with enhanced security features to minimize external monitoring—was announced as part of these efforts. The initiative signals a broader national strategy to align consumer tech with rigorous information security standards without compromising usability or accessibility. (Kremlin)