Putin tells security services to find "traitors and spies"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia’s borders and instructed security services to keep greater control of society and root out “traitors, spies and saboteurs”.

Speaking on Security Services Day, widely celebrated in Russia, Putin on Monday instructed his security officials to protect the borders, increase control of society, and maximize their “use of the operational, technical and personnel potential” to prevent risks coming from abroad and internal traitors.