Ivanov: Russia to revamp security, seek cooperation

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov says Russia will revamp its security forces and seek international cooperation to hunt militants in the wake of a school siege which killed more than 300 people nine days ago.

Ivanov said the overhaul will require a change of attitude among the Russian people and international support to succeed in a fight against Chechen militants who killed at least 327 hostages, half of them children, at a school on September 3rd and have also been blamed for two airplane crashes in August. China Radio International reported Monday.

Ivanov said any strikes on bases would be without warning and would use any means except nuclear weapons.

He added that international cooperation was vital if Russia was to stamp out the threat of terrorism.

Source: CRI news