"It is obvious that for Crimea and Sevastopol, security issues are a priority, especially today. And we will do everything to stop any threats," the Russian leader stressed.
Putin noted that despite the challenges and difficulties, Russia will consistently and systematically solve the problems of accelerated socio-economic development of Crimea and Sevastopol.
On March 10, the head of the Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, said that some Ukrainian drones could fly to the peninsula, but they are quickly shot down, nothing threatens the region.
Putin has repeatedly stressed that the issue of Crimea is closed for Russia, and the referendum on the peninsula was held in strict accordance with international law.
Crimea became a Russian region after a referendum held there in March 2014: the majority of residents voted for reunification with Russia.