Putin ordered the FSB to provide security at the Victory Day celebration
The Russian President Vladimir Putin asked in a persistent form from the Federal security service to provide security during the celebration of Victory Day on 9 may, and during major international events in the country. "Your immediate task is to provide the highest level of anti-terrorist protection of international events that will be held in Russia this year, the most important mean the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory at the BRICS and the SCO in Ufa in July," said the head of state at the Board of the FSB, reports news Agency. Russia may 9, 2015 will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Victory. Gala event with the involvement of the troops and naval forces, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the great Patriotic war will be held in 70 cities of Russia. According to Russian defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the number of military Hiking columns in the parade in honor of Victory Day in the Russian capital will exceed fifteen thousand People, which is half more than the parade in 2010. According to tradition in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism attracted the leaders of many countries. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on 9 may not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, the presidents of Poland and Slovenia. In addition, it was announced about the refusal of the President of Slovakia and the head of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliev. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also decided not to visit Moscow on 9 may to participate in the Victory parade, in order " not to offend the Ukrainian government ". However, the press service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.