He stated this during a conversation with military pilots in the Tver region.
“You know, when I hear our people - there are such people everywhere, in any society - when I hear jingoistic patriots, including those who say that Russia is only for Russians, you know, I get a feeling of anxiety,” - said the head of state.
Earlier, Putin said that Russia is a multinational country and we need to treat everyone with respect.
He also called for protecting the unity of the Russian people.
In addition, the Russian leader noted that representatives of all the peoples of Russia show their best side on the battlefield.