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Putin: We do not kill traitors

Russia's secret services have abandoned the Soviet-era practice of killing traitors, says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Putin: We do not kill traitors

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010 - 15:29

Russia's secret services have abandoned the Soviet-era practice of killing traitors, says Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

He was answering questions on a live phone-in session on state TV and radio.

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