– International sanctions lists have errors in identifying information for Sergey Korolev, the deputy head of Russia‘s Federal Security Service (FSB).
– The European Union and Swiss sanctions lists have incorrect birth dates for Korolev, while most other lists do not include the most likely spelling of his name or surname.
– The media and official sources have used a photo of a different Russian man to represent Korolev, but the Kyiv Independent has confirmed his true appearance.
– Korolev’s secretive nature may be helping him evade international sanctions, as he is identified inconsistently or incorrectly on various lists.
– The Kyiv Independent has uncovered information about Korolev, revealing his true identity and stripping him of his anonymity.
– As the second-in-command at the FSB, Korolev plays a crucial role in Vladimir Putin‘s regime and was targeted by international sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
– Korolev’s name and patronymic, as well as his common last name, contribute to his mysterious persona within Russia’s special service leadership.
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