"Putin Orders Russian Security Forces to Hunt Down 'Traitors' in Border Raids"

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Source: The Daily Beast
"Putin Orders Russian Security Forces to Hunt Down 'Traitors' in Border Raids"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the FSB to hunt down and "punish" Russians who have betrayed the country by fighting with Ukrainians against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Militia groups, such as the Russian Volunteer Corps, have been carrying out attacks inside Russian territory, leading to casualties and chaos in border regions. Putin has called for strengthening anti-terrorism operations and border security, while also considering establishing a "buffer" zone along the Ukraine border. Meanwhile, Ukraine has denied responsibility for the cross-border raids but admitted to working with anti-Kremlin groups when they operate within Ukraine.

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