MOSCOW, October 13 (RIA Novosti) - President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on setting up a federal agency dedicated to securing Russia's borders, the Kremlin press office announced on Saturday.
At a news conference three days ago, the president said Russia was investing heavily in border infrastructure, particularly in the turbulent North Caucasus region.
He said that in order to prepare itself for a visa-free regime with the European Union, Russia must ensure the security of its external borders, and guarantee European partners that the country is secure from outside terrorist and criminal elements.
