Putin signs law allowing federal police to shoot women and children, and fire into crowds
Vladimir Putin has signed into law reforms of the rules of engagement for officers of the Federal Security Service (FSB), allowing agents to fire into crowds, if they deem it necessary for the prevention of a terrorist attack or armed attack on a government building, or in order to free hostages. The law also allows FSB agents to shoot women and children, if they put up armed resistance, commit a terrorist attack, or take part in an attack by an armed group.