original_query: What is the role of the FSB in intelligence-gathering on the territory of CIS countries?
query: What is the role of the FSB in intelligence-gathering on the territory of CIS countries?
answer: According to unofficial sources, since 1999, the FSB has also been tasked with intelligence gathering in CIS countries, where the SVR is legally prohibited from conducting espionage due to intergovernmental agreements. This activity aligns with Article 8 of the Federal Law on the FSB.