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| Russian PM Vladimir Putin has called for tough measures against those behind the bombing of a Moscow-St Petersburg train in which 26 people died. | Russian PM Vladimir Putin has called for tough measures against those behind the bombing of a Moscow-St Petersburg train in which 26 people died. |
| He said the attack showed the threat to Russia from terrorism remained high. | He said the attack showed the threat to Russia from terrorism remained high. |
| He was speaking during a TV phone-in, in which he will answer some of half-a-million questions submitted by viewers. | He was speaking during a TV phone-in, in which he will answer some of half-a-million questions submitted by viewers. |
| A North Caucasus Islamist group has claimed responsibility for Friday's attack on the Nevsky Express, some 400km (250 miles) north-west of Moscow. | A North Caucasus Islamist group has claimed responsibility for Friday's attack on the Nevsky Express, some 400km (250 miles) north-west of Moscow. |
| "It is necessary to act in a very tough way against criminals who carry out these kinds of terrorist attacks," said Mr Putin. | |
| A website claim on Kavkazcenter.com said the train attack was carried out by the "Caucasian Mujahadeen" on the orders of its leader, Doku Umarov. | |
| The Chechen is described as one of Russia's most wanted rebels, but it was not possible to verify the claim's authenticity. | |
| Mr Putin's annual phone-in appearance, which is being aired live on state television, recalls similar Q&A sessions during his eight-year presidency. It is a largely stage-managed event, the BBC's Tom Esslemont reports from Moscow. | |
| His successor as president, Dmitry Medvedev, has not made any such appearances. | |
| Taking questions from around the country, Mr Putin said it was not only security that was at the forefront of people's minds. | |
| One woman appearing by live video-link asked how she should survive the recession. Mr Putin tried to reassure her by saying the worst of the economic crisis was over. |