Reuters In recent weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a number of important steps that will not only affect Ukraine and Russia, but also the rest of the world. Who did he consult while making that decision? What is the reason for this military action - or the influence of the siloviki group of powerful security chiefs and ministers? It can be said that Russia is a country whose leaders are very powerful. President Vladimir Putin holds the reins of power in the country, and he himself decides all matters affecting the country. However, he is in contact with the National Security Council, especially those he has known and trusted for a long time. There are some well-known security agencies in Russia called siloviki . Vladimir Putin himself began working in such security agencies like the KGB, and even became the Russian Federal Security Service or FSB. The Slovak group has been gaining momentum since Putin came to power. Five Main Things Important security dec