MOSCOW. Nov 11 (Interfax) - The fight against extremism threatening Russia's sovereignty and security of the population must be proactive, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his greetings on the Day of Interior Ministry Personnel published on the Kremlin website.
"We also need to be proactive in suppressing extremism in all its forms and manifestations. It threatens our sovereignty, constitutional order and human security," Putin said.
Russian citizens expect even greater dedication and better performance from Interior Ministry personnel in all key areas of their work, including the fight against crime, terrorism, drug trafficking, and illegal immigration and the provision of road safety, he said.