The Russian president thanked his American counterpart on Sunday for American intelligence that had enabled Russia to thwart terrorist attacks on its territory, said the Kremlin.
“Vladimir Putin thanked Donald Trump for the transfer, via the special services, of information which made it possible to prevent the carrying out of terrorist acts in Russia”, announced the Russian presidency in a statement, without specifying the nature of this information .
In the aftermath of this interview, the Russian security services (FSB), quoted by the Russian agencies, indicated to have arrested Friday two Russian citizens suspected of having wanted to carry out an attack in Saint-Petersburg, in “very frequented places” during New Year celebrations.
The FSB clarified that these arrests had been carried out “on the basis of information previously received from our American partners”.
“Those arrested had evidence attesting to the preparation of a terrorist act,” added the Russian services, which said that an investigation had been opened.
Although fiercely opposed on many international files, Moscow and Washington regularly point out their mutual will to fight against terrorism.
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