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svr

/ˌɛs.viːˈɑːr/

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noun

/ˌɛs.viːˈɑːr/formalabbreviation
  • ruАббревиатура российской разведывательной службы, отвечающей за внешние операции, сбор и анализ разведывательной информации, а также обмен разведывательными данными; она сотрудничает с другими странами в противодействии распространению оружия массового уничтожения, терроризму и организованной преступности.

An abbreviation for Russia's intelligence service responsible for foreign operations, intelligence-gathering and analysis, and the exchange of intelligence information; it collaborates with other countries to oppose proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and organized crime.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Russian Foreign Intelligence ServiceC1formal

    The primary foreign intelligence agency of Russia, responsible for gathering intelligence abroad, conducting analysis, and cooperating with other nations on issues like counter-proliferation, counter-terrorism, and organized crime.

    ruСлужба внешней разведки России

    • The SVR is considered a successor to the KGB's foreign intelligence directorate.
    • Analysts from the SVR often collaborate with other intelligence agencies on global security threats.
    • The SVR's primary mission includes gathering strategic intelligence outside of Russia.