MOSCOW, Dec 20, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Wednesday for a "severe" response to foreign agents who aim to destabilise Russia by aiding Ukraine.

"The Kyiv regime with direct support of foreign special services has taken the path of terrorist methods, practically state terrorism," Putin said in a video address. "The attempts by foreign special agents to destabilise the political and social situation in Russia must be severely stopped," he added.