Putin tells Russian security council to tighten 'anti-terror' measures

Mr. Putin said on Thursday Russia had been hit by a "terrorist attack".

March 03, 2023 06:56 pm | Updated 06:56 pm IST - MOSCOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 3, 2023.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via a video link in Moscow, Russia, March 3, 2023. | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday told his Security Council that they needed to discuss additional "anti-terrorism measures" to safeguard facilities controlled by law enforcement bodies.

Mr. Putin said on Thursday Russia had been hit by a "terrorist attack" in the southern Bryansk region bordering Ukraine, and vowed to crush a sabotage group that had fired at civilians. Ukraine accused Russia of staging a false "provocation".

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