Putin invited the Security Council to discuss the improvement of civil defense

MOSCOW, Nov. 18 Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed issues of improving civil defense at an operational meeting with members of the Security Council “Today we have a planned issue. The Ministry of Emergency Situations – the Ministry of Emergency Situations – proposes to discuss issues of improving civil defense. Let's start working,” the head of state said. The Security Council meeting was held in person, although since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Putin has traditionally held such meetings video conferencing, except for large meetings.