The message reads, in part:
“A man of great personal courage and high moral qualities, Vyacheslav Trubnikov was a true officer and patriot, a professional with a broad outlook and truly encyclopedic knowledge. Devoted to the defence of the interests of the Fatherland, he always showed resilience and composure, achieving success in operational activities and diplomatic work, providing an example of responsible and faithful service to the country, setting high standards for himself and displaying an attentive and gentle attitude to his subordinates.”
Vyacheslav Trubnikov, the former director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, died on April 18, 2022, at the age of 78.