A destroyer, two frigates, four corvettes, two fast anti-terror ships, air defense systems and armored vehicles stationed in Kaliningrad, one of eleven World Cup locations in Russia. State Vladimir Putin was preparing to welcome football fans from around the world.
"Security is always an important issue, such as in Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Japan and South Korea," FIFA Security Chief Helmut Spahn told German news agency DPA.
"I am very satisfied with the cooperation between the Russian authorities and the World Cup organizing committee and the preparations they have made," he added.
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia spent about € 1.4 million on security. Approximately 70,000 security personnel deployed to escort the Games.
For World Cup 2018 security, preparations are made even more serious. For President Vladimir Putin, this is the most important event that can lift the image of Russia as a superpower of the world. Therefore Putin advised the security men in charge that "the image of this nation depends on the accuracy of your work."
Terrorism and vandalism
The threat of security for Russia is now greater, especially after the country was directly involved in the conflict in Syria. The risk of terror attacks from ISIS networks is becoming increasingly high, in addition to the potential threat of regional terror due to conflict in Ukraine and the Caucasus.
But Helmut Spahn said the security situation in Russia ahead of the World Cup was actually the same as elsewhere: "The potential threat of terror is as high as in France, Britain or Germany."
Russia faces not only the threat of international terrorism, but also the threat of hooliganism that often strikes soccer.
At the European Championships in France in 2016, Russian hooligans made headlines as they fiercely attacked British supporters in Marseille. They do the action in an organized and well trained so surprisingly the French police.
But the Russian police have taken anticipation by preventing the leaders of traveling hooligan networks. Violent actors who are already known by the security apparatus are closely monitored.
Fans must carry ID cards
For the first time, Russia and FIFA issued ID Fan ID cards which, combined with match tickets. This card is also valid temporary visa to visit Russia. Without Fan-ID, no spectators can enter the World Cup stadium.
"We analyze the situation at all times with our Russian counterparts," Spahn said. "We also have a very good prevention concept, so I think the risk of hooliganism like in Marseille is not great."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday (6/7) asserted: "Russia is ready 100 percent". Any football fan who comes to Russia will be welcomed, said Infantino, while "who wants to come to Russia just to screw up, better stay at home".
"Security is always an important issue, such as in Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Japan and South Korea," FIFA Security Chief Helmut Spahn told German news agency DPA.
"I am very satisfied with the cooperation between the Russian authorities and the World Cup organizing committee and the preparations they have made," he added.
At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia spent about € 1.4 million on security. Approximately 70,000 security personnel deployed to escort the Games.
For World Cup 2018 security, preparations are made even more serious. For President Vladimir Putin, this is the most important event that can lift the image of Russia as a superpower of the world. Therefore Putin advised the security men in charge that "the image of this nation depends on the accuracy of your work."
Terrorism and vandalism
The threat of security for Russia is now greater, especially after the country was directly involved in the conflict in Syria. The risk of terror attacks from ISIS networks is becoming increasingly high, in addition to the potential threat of regional terror due to conflict in Ukraine and the Caucasus.
But Helmut Spahn said the security situation in Russia ahead of the World Cup was actually the same as elsewhere: "The potential threat of terror is as high as in France, Britain or Germany."
Russia faces not only the threat of international terrorism, but also the threat of hooliganism that often strikes soccer.
At the European Championships in France in 2016, Russian hooligans made headlines as they fiercely attacked British supporters in Marseille. They do the action in an organized and well trained so surprisingly the French police.
But the Russian police have taken anticipation by preventing the leaders of traveling hooligan networks. Violent actors who are already known by the security apparatus are closely monitored.
Fans must carry ID cards
For the first time, Russia and FIFA issued ID Fan ID cards which, combined with match tickets. This card is also valid temporary visa to visit Russia. Without Fan-ID, no spectators can enter the World Cup stadium.
"We analyze the situation at all times with our Russian counterparts," Spahn said. "We also have a very good prevention concept, so I think the risk of hooliganism like in Marseille is not great."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday (6/7) asserted: "Russia is ready 100 percent". Any football fan who comes to Russia will be welcomed, said Infantino, while "who wants to come to Russia just to screw up, better stay at home".
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