The Russian government remains a significant counterintelligence threat to the United States. The FBI works with partners across government, law enforcement, and the private sector to identify, investigate, and disrupt Russian intelligence activities that threaten U.S. national security. Learn more about the Russia threat, the FBI's role, and how we work to protect the American people. ↧ The Russia Threat Federal Bureau of Investigation Confronting threat from Russia is a top counterintelligence priority for the FBI.