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Vladimir
Putin addresses the “death groups” problem.
NOVO-OGARYOVO
(Sputnik) – People behind so-called death groups, which are closed-membership
communities on social media that persuade children and young people to commit
suicide, are no different from murderers, Russian President Vladimir Putin said
Tuesday.
At
a working meeting with United Russia ruling party faction leader Vladimir
Vasilyev, the president was briefed on the party’s view on the “death groups”
problem. Vasilyev thanked Putin for his support in addressing the issue, noting
the the party was determined to gain control over the situation.
“What
is inciting suicide? It is an attempt on somebody’s life … They even earn money
from this. How are they different from murderers? They are not different at
all,” Putin
said.
The
“death groups” issue has drawn attention after a number of suicides by Russian
teenagers were linked to certain closed-membership public groups on social
media. Young people are reportedly asked to participate in a game, performing
different tasks with the last one involving suicide.
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