Putin emphasized the importance of the comfort of the country's residents on the issue of migration

The migration situation in any country should be comfortable for its residents. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this at a meeting with the leaders of parliaments of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states on 9 December.

"The concept of migration security and recommendations on improving legislation in the field of combating illegal migration have been prepared in a timely manner. Both Russia and our partners are interested in this," Putin said.

He pointed out that all measures in migration issues should be taken in such a way that both people moving for work from one country to another and the population of these states feel calm and confident.

The head of state emphasized the importance for migrants to know the language and customs of the country they came to and to be able to enjoy social guarantees. Residents of the country, in turn, demand from the authorities to respect their rights, and it is necessary to ensure their safety and labor laws are not violated.

Earlier, on November 22, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that labor migration in Russia should be strictly regulated, but all rules should be simple and convenient. He emphasized that it is those migrants who arrived in the country illegally and create risks of crime spreading that create the problem. Peskov added that Russia needs migrants for dynamic development.

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on November 21 that deputies of the lower house of parliament had adopted an appeal to the Russian government on the implementation of measures to combat illegal migration.

On November 7, Putin said that the Russian authorities should primarily proceed from the interests of Russians in attracting migrants. The head of state emphasized that foreigners who came to Russia would not face rejection from the citizens if they know Russian traditions well, observe the law and speak Russian.