26 Dec 2017 12:44

Police to stop every attempt at provocations during March 2018 elections - deputy interior minister

MOSCOW. Dec 26 (Interfax) - The police will stop every attempt at provocations during the Russian presidential election in 2018, Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov told reporters on Tuesday.

"We will definitely stop [every attempt at provocations]," Zubov said.

The Interior Ministry will ensure the security of the presidential election campaign and the ballot to the full extent of its power "consistent with orders and directives," he said.