Putin spoke at the annual meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The main thing

On March 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The head of the Russian Federation paid great attention to the problem of juvenile delinquency. The main statements of the Russian leader are in the material of Izvestia.

About the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Vladimir Putin noted that in 2025, the Interior Ministry staff managed to achieve positive results. He added that the crime rate decreased last year in all federal districts and 80 regions of the country.

The President added that it is necessary to improve the work on solving crimes.

"First of all, it is necessary to improve the work on solving crimes. It goes without saying. First of all, grave and especially grave attacks against the person and crimes against the property of citizens," Putin said.

The President of the Russian Federation pointed out that the current task of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to counter economic crime. There is enough experience and developments in this area, the work is being carried out intensively.

"It is necessary to consistently identify and uncover such crimes, including in the military-industrial complex and other sectors of strategic importance for Russia's security and sovereignty; special attention should be paid to national projects and programs aimed at improving the lives of our citizens. The funds allocated for these purposes must be protected from theft, misuse, and even more so withdrawal abroad. Unfortunately, this is still going on," said the head of the Russian Federation.

About crimes against teenagers

During the meeting, Putin drew attention to the fact that in 2025, for the first time in a long time, there was an increase in juvenile delinquency. The share of serious and especially serious crimes among such crimes, the head of the Russian Federation pointed out, exceeded 40%.

"Practice shows that young people are often purposefully drawn into criminal activities, recruited into the criminal environment. Almost half, 45% of teenagers, committed illegal acts in group forms of complicity. It is necessary to promptly identify and bring to justice criminals who use minors for their own purposes," the president said.

Vladimir Putin emphasized that the instigators and organizers of crimes related to teenagers will now be punished up to life imprisonment.

The Head of Russia pointed out the importance of volunteering and sports activities for teenagers.

"It is important to involve teenagers, including those with family problems, in the volunteer movement, sports, and the work of youth public associations, to do everything to help children avoid tragic mistakes, find themselves in life, overcome difficulties, and realize their talents and abilities, which everyone has," Putin said. during the meeting.

About aggressive behavior of teenagers

Vladimir Putin drew attention to the fact that cases of aggressive behavior by teenagers in schools and colleges are particularly alarming, and the Interior Ministry needs to focus on preventing such crimes.

"The cases of aggressive behavior of teenagers in schools, colleges, as well as in public places are of particular concern. The Interior Ministry, together with other law enforcement agencies, needs to significantly strengthen the focus on the prevention and prevention of such crimes," the Russian leader said.

About the 2026 elections

The Russian President recalled that elections to the State Duma and regional election campaigns will be held in September this year. Deputies of the federal level will be elected for the first time in our historical territories: in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, in the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.

"It is extremely important to create all conditions for the free and safe expression of the will of citizens," Vladimir Putin said.

On extremist crimes

The Head of State noted that the number of extremist crimes has increased over the past year.

"The task of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is to strictly suppress any manifestations of Russophobia, xenophobia, religious hatred, expand preventive work in this area, and promptly identify those who seek to sway the situation in Russia and in our society," he said.

About cybercrime

Vladimir Putin pointed out that the Interior Ministry needs to pay serious attention to the fight against cybercrime. Last year, the President pointed out, their total number decreased, including in relation to the most vulnerable social group — older citizens, pensioners.

"And this, of course, is also the result of systematic information and preventive measures that are being implemented by the internal affairs bodies, our other special services and law enforcement agencies," Vladimir Putin said.

He also pointed out that it is important to step up compensation for victims, adding that for people who have lost savings and become debt-dependent, this is a very sensitive, acute issue.

About road safety

Vladimir Putin said that increased demands are being placed on the traffic police today.

"In 2025, we managed to slightly improve the situation with road safety and child traffic injuries. And here I would like to note the great joint work of traffic police officers, regional and municipal authorities, representatives of road and transport enterprises, the construction complex," he said, adding that it is necessary to continue to act in this direction.

"The key guideline here is the provisions of the Strategy for Improving Road Safety until 2030 and with a view to 2036, approved in November last year," he said.

About illegal migration

The Russian President pointed out the need to reach a new level in the fight against illegal migration.

"The creation of a migration service in the Interior Ministry system is intended to be a serious help in this work. Of course, we are well aware that the work was carried out before that, but still, recently, the very status of this service and the decisions taken here should, in my opinion, already give a definite result, just like the Concept of state Migration Policy adopted last fall." — said Putin.

About the drug business

"The fight against drug trafficking should be more aggressive. I would like to note that since March 1 of this year, criminal liability has been established for the promotion of narcotic drugs. Those who speculate and parasitize on this topic, who endanger the lives and health of our younger generations, should understand that now they will face much more serious consequences for themselves," Putin said, adding that the Interior Ministry, along with other relevant bodies, needs to develop appropriate law enforcement practices.