The original Spetsnaz units were part of the Russian Chief Intelligence Office (GRU) and Federal Security Service (FSB).

The following is an excerpt from Mark Galeotti's book, "Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine." Most countries' special forces emphasize physical fitness, determination and aggression. Russia's ...

The house was sealed off by Russia’s FSB Spetsnaz backed by the National Guard and police, the neighboring households were evacuated. "During a fight, two criminals, who refused to lay down arms ...

elite units - the "Spetsnaz" - parachuted into the football stadium to deal with a hostage scenario. In a dramatic training video released by Russia's internal security service, the FSB ...