Russia stepped up security measures at the borders due to turbulence at the neighbors – Moskovsky Komsomolets

The Kremlin is closely monitoring the situation

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President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov expressed concern due to the volatile situation in the countries neighboring Russia. At the same time he assured that Moscow will take all necessary measures to ensure security on its borders.

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Dmitry Peskov said the events in Turkey, Armenia and Kazakhstan. The press secretary said that the situation in these countries can not be measured the same way.

According to him, in the case of Turkey, it is about trying to force a coup, which led to numerous casualties. As for the events in Yerevan and Alma-Ata, then, according to Peskov, they are of a criminal nature, RIA Novosti reported.

A Kremlin spokesman said that “turbulence” in the Russian border is worrying the authorities. “Of course, this causes very closely monitor the situation, analyze it,” – she said Sands

The press secretary emphasized that the security at the border perimeter of Russia is provided at the appropriate level, noting that the “appropriate measures” taken with. taking into account the information received. Peskov also said that Moscow would like to see their neighbors stable, prosperous and predictable state.

On Friday evening, the Turkish authorities have prevented an attempt of a military coup the country. The clashes killed more than 300 people. On Sunday, in Yerevan radicals seized the police station and took hostages. Thus one policeman was killed and four wounded.

This morning, there were reports about the shooting in Alma-Ata. The gunman, according to some, is a supporter of non-traditional religious movement. The victims of the arrow were three police officers and one civilian.