Putin orders enhanced security around Russian schools, infrastructure

President Vladimir Putin has directed heads of special services and law enforcement agencies to bolster counter-terrorism and security across the educational and social systems and infrastructure.
He gave the order on Wednesday at a meeting with senior government members, where he stressed that children’s health and wellbeing remains one of Russia’s national priorities.
“Carry out the relevant work without delay,” the premier commanded. “We must ensure reliable protection of children’s centres, camps, and health resorts.”
Putin said children and young people represent the future of the nation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to their needs despite external “temporary challen...