Russia's military operation against terrorists in Syria prevented the infiltration of hundreds of armed cut-throats into Russia and neighbouring countries, Vladimir Putin said at the 16th meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
"We defeated the terrorist international that was actually winning on Syrian territory, and we prevented the return, the infiltration of hundreds and later, perhaps, thousands of armed cut-throats into our country and neighbouring countries with whom we have a visa-free regime", - said the President.
Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the forum. Also on the sidelines of the event the Russain President met with the presidents of Kazakhstan, the Philippines, Azerbaijan and the king of Jordan.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
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