“Thanks to timely information from the US FBI, on December 27 last year, two ISIS supporters * were detained in St. Petersburg who were preparing bloody attacks on New Year’s holidays,” the head of state said.
As Putin emphasized, Russia is grateful to "partners for such support, for professional solidarity in the fight against the common threat."
“Of course, we will answer them the same,” he assured.
On December 29, the FSB, according to information received from American partners, detained two Russians who were preparing terrorist attacks in St. Petersburg during the New Year holidays.
On the same day, Putin had a telephone conversation with US leader Donald Trump. During the conversation, the President of Russia thanked his colleague for the information on the upcoming terrorist attacks transmitted through the special services.
Later, Trump called the transfer of relevant information an excellent interaction.
More details in the material RT.
* “Islamic State” (ISIS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.