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Vladimir Putin wants Russian National Guard for FIFA World Cup 2018 security

Russian president Vladimir Putin plans to deploy the country's National Guard to ensure security at the FIFA World Cup 2018.

By Ians English

Moscow, March 28: President Vladimir Putin has called on the Russian National Guard to ensure security at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

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"Work on ensuring security at the forthcoming FIFA World Cup and Confederations Cup will require much effort," Putin said on Monday at a meeting with the Russian Guard's command, reports Tass news agency.

File photo: Vladimir Putin (left) and former FIFA president Sepp Blatter


He asked the Russian Guard to "pay special attention to that".

The President noted that the formation of the Russian Guard is proceeding dynamically and in compliance with the schedule.

"The new federal agency is being formed in compliance with the schedule. I would like to thank you for that. Work goes on in due pace and with due quality," he said.

Putin congratulated the Russian Guard's senior officers on their professional holiday, the National Guard Troops Day.

IANS
Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 8:06 [IST]
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