Interview Transcript Excerpts

Analysis of Terrorist Attacks

• FSB Capability: The FSB would not face trouble in executing such an operation.
• Citizen Naivety: The speaker expresses surprise at the naivety of Russian citizens regarding the possibility of bringing 10 tons of explosives into Moscow and carrying out an explosion.
• Conclusion: The speaker asserts that only the special services could accomplish such an act.

Suspect Testimony and FSB Influence

Question: It is being said in the mass media that one of the suspects involved in the terrorist attacks in Russia was detained in Adjara, Western Georgia, and he is allegedly now giving testimony that satisfies the Russian special services. Do you not allow for the possibility that he might give testimony against you? And in general, are you acquainted with this person?

Answer:
* The speaker knows only that a certain Adam Dekkushev was detained and is providing testimony.
* The speaker has no doubt that Adam Dekkushev is giving testimony beneficial to the FSB and will say what the FSB demands.
* This outcome is not surprising given the nature of the system.
* Historical Precedent: The arrest of Beria is cited as an example; on the second day of his arrest, Beria confessed to working for 10 foreign intelligence services.
* General Principle: Consequently, anyone captured by the FSB will say what suits the FSB and what they want to hear.

Nature of Testimonies

Question: Does it follow from this that all these testimonies are fabricated and beaten out of those under investigation by force?

Answer:
* Affirmation: Of course.
* Observation: Any person who has fallen into their hands even once, or encountered this system in any way, knows this is true.

Personal Risk Assessment

Question: Are you not afraid for your life? Are you not afraid of falling into the hands of the special services?

Answer:
* The speaker does not rule out the possibility of this.
* The speaker is aware that the special services are offering large sums of money to liquidate them.

Question: The question is about liquidation?