Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has criticized security at Domodedovo Airport and is even calling for the prosecution of Interior Ministry and Federal Security Service officials.
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Elsewhere, Masha Gessen of Slate argues that Russia has essentially invited attack upon itself by not beefing up security in the face of threats. Apparently, the airport’s management knew weeks in advance of a planned attack on Domodedovo, and even knew that the arrivals area was the target. Still, no extra security measures were put in place (to the contrary, the airport security staff was halved a month ago). Some Americans might find this refreshing, given the averse reaction to the TSA’s new security guidelines. But seriously, why don’t the Russians seem to care about their safety? Continue reading
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