Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Designation as an undesirable organization in Russia
After Russia barred FES from working in the country in 2022, Russian authorities declared the foundation an undesirable organization in March 2024, sharply constraining its ability to operate there.
2017
Pawn Storm cyberattack
The cyber-espionage group Pawn Storm targeted FES with phishing emails and attempted to install malware. The incident placed the foundation among organizations targeted during a wider period of politically motivated cyber operations.