The Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country “completely rejects any direct or indirect intervention” in his country’s domestic affairs.

The Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that his country “completely rejects any direct or indirect intervention” in his country’s domestic affairs, as well as any kind of pressure on Russia and allies.

During his speech before the Federal Security Service members, Putin stated that “no one has the monopoly right to speak at the behest of Russian society, especially those who are managed and funded from abroad.”

“A clear law has been set in Russia to manage the non-commercial organizational activities, which also addresses the abroad funding,” he added.

The Russian President also noted that peoples have started to use organizations and unions, and initiate wider use of their right to establish political parties.