Members of Western security services help stage 'terror attacks' in Russian territories, claims Putin

Moscow, Russia: President Vladimir Putin alleged, on Wednesday, that personnel of Western security agencies assisted Kyiv in staging “terror acts” in Russia and Ukrainian territory taken by Moscow. Putin spoke at a Kremlin security council meeting devoted to maintaining peace and order in four Ukrainian provinces he claimed to have seized last year. “There are grounds to assert that the potential of third countries, Western intelligence services are being used to stage sabotage and terrorist attacks,” Putin said without providing any evidence. In an apparent reference to Ukrainian authorities, Putin said that “neo-Nazis and their accomplices were acting” in Russia as well as the annexed Ukrainian territories including the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. He also warned that various criminal groups including drug traffickers were seeking to “take advantage” of the current situation. He urged officials to act in a “tough and effective manner” against what he called “neo-Nazi and other radical groups”. “Control over the situation must be reliably ensured,” he added. He claimed that “an absolute majority of citizens in the new regions” favours ties with Russia. “They must know, see and feel that our entire country is behind them, and we must do everything to protect them,” he said. Read all the Latest News, Trending News,  Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.