Former Pussy Riot member Rita Flores has confessed to collaborating with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for three years. According to Novaya Gazeta, the FSB recruited Flores in 2023. The agency allegedly attempted to use her to orchestrate the abduction of fellow Pussy Riot member Pyotr Verzilov. Flores revealed the FSB threatened to harm her family if she refused to cooperate. This admission raises questions about the extent of Russian security services’ influence and infiltration of protest movements. The case highlights the risks faced by activists critical of the Russian government. Flores’ testimony provides a rare inside look at the FSB’s tactics.