Putin: Terrorism is one of the most serious threats of the XXI century

Terrorism remains one of the most serious threats of the XXI century, the purpose of this type of attacks that are supported and by the intelligence services of some countries, is to undermine the constitutional foundations and destabilize sovereign states, inciting inter-ethnic and inter-religious hatred, said the head of state of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, reports RIA Novosti and Focus.

"Of course, international terrorism remains one of the most serious threats of the 21st century," Putin said in a video address to participants in the 12th international meeting of high-level representatives responsible for security issues. The meeting is being held in St. Petersburg under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

"The purpose of the terrorist attacks carried out in various regions of the world, which are behind not only radical groups, but also the intelligence services of some countries, is to undermine the constitutional foundations and destabilize sovereign states, to incite inter-ethnic and inter-religious hatred," he noted. the Russian president.