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President Vladimir Putin ordered the Foreign Ministry, the Federal Security Service and other involved Russian agencies to coordinate efforts with their Turkish counterparts for Istanbul hostage rescue

April 23, 2001

Mr Putin made this order after receiving a report about terrorists taking hostages at the Swissotel on April 23. There were four Russian nationals among the hostages.

April 23, 2001

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President Vladimir Putin ordered the Foreign Ministry, the Federal Security Service and other involved Russian agencies to coordinate efforts with their Turkish counterparts for Istanbul hostage rescue