Putin names source of ‘fake news’ on coronavirus spread in Russia

Provocative fake news on coronavirus spread in Russia mostly comes from abroad, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"In regard to this disturbing fake news, the Federal Security Service reports that it is mostly being organized from abroad, but this, sadly, is a constant issue," the Russian president said, commenting on Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova’s report, which mentioned "fake news" on coronavirus spread.

According to him, this fake news aims to "sow panic among the population," and it can only be countered with timely and reliable informing of people on the situation.

"Thankfully, nothing critical happens here, but people must know about the real situation," Putin stressed, asking to set up this information work.