Russia Not Easy Target for Attacks Threatened by Terror Groups - US Official

Russia cannot be easily targeted by terrorist organizations that threaten it, a US defense official told reporters on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Terror groups, including the Daesh — outlawed in Russia — have previously threatened Russia they would come full force against the country as a result of its operations in Syria.

"There is certainly a desire [among terrorists] to strike Russia," the official said. "Russia is not an easy target. Russia is fairly well removed from the area [of terrorist activity] and has strong security measures in place."

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