Security at the 2018 FIFA World Cup national team football
tournament in Russia should be “effective but not intrusive,” according
to the country’s President, Vladimir Putin.
At a meeting between officials from the host country and football’s global governing body Fifa, Putin called for subtle security measures to be implemented.
“Here there should be complete cooperation, coordination of work of all services and departments. It should be marked for personal responsibility,” Putin told a meeting of Russian, regional and FIFA officials.
“Security measures should be effective, but not intrusive, not excessive. Do not create problems, or discomfort for athletes and fans.”
Fears have been raised by some observers about security during the tournament due to the political instability in neighbouring Ukraine.
Russia is planning to host the tournament in 12 stadia across 11 cities, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter added: “FIFA firmly supports holding this championship in Russia.”
Putin, who also serves as chairman of the local organising committee’s supervisory board, added: “It is important that the pace of work at other World Cup venues also corresponds to what has been scheduled, to provide for those coming to watch and take part in the tournament.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Russia will deliver everything on time and to the quality expected. We already have experience of hosting the Winter Olympics, the Universiade, and a whole range of global and continent-wide championships. All of this experience should be borne in mind.”
At a meeting between officials from the host country and football’s global governing body Fifa, Putin called for subtle security measures to be implemented.
“Here there should be complete cooperation, coordination of work of all services and departments. It should be marked for personal responsibility,” Putin told a meeting of Russian, regional and FIFA officials.
“Security measures should be effective, but not intrusive, not excessive. Do not create problems, or discomfort for athletes and fans.”
Fears have been raised by some observers about security during the tournament due to the political instability in neighbouring Ukraine.
Russia is planning to host the tournament in 12 stadia across 11 cities, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter added: “FIFA firmly supports holding this championship in Russia.”
Putin, who also serves as chairman of the local organising committee’s supervisory board, added: “It is important that the pace of work at other World Cup venues also corresponds to what has been scheduled, to provide for those coming to watch and take part in the tournament.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Russia will deliver everything on time and to the quality expected. We already have experience of hosting the Winter Olympics, the Universiade, and a whole range of global and continent-wide championships. All of this experience should be borne in mind.”
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