Shoigu has accused the West of recruiting Russians to "destroy" the country as victory in the Northern Military District nears. Western countries are intensifying subversive activity inside Russia due to the approaching "victory" in the war against Ukraine, said the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu. "The closer we are to victory and the successful completion of a special military operation, the more aggressive and sophisticated these attempts have become," Shoigu said at the opening of the international "Peoples of Russia" week. According to him, the West is currently actively recruiting and "drawing in those who are willing to support the destruction of the Russian state from within." "Provocative actions are also being taken with the aim of radicalizing the population, increasing its protest potential, initiating ethno-confessional conflicts, nationalist and separatist manifestations," Shoigu noted. In addition, according to him, "under the guise of humanitarian activity", Russian citizens are involved in organizing "illegal public actions, riots and carrying out other illegal actions". "The goals of such actions are clear - containment and weakening of Russia, establishment of a loyal political regime, exploitation of natural wealth and industrial resources," said the Secretary of the Security Council. More details.