Putin Bolsters Security After 2 Suicide Bombings in 24 Hours

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday instructed the National Anti-Terrorism Committee to increase security around the country after two suicide bombers attacked Volgograd, killing more than 30 people.

Officials say the most recent blast, which occurred Monday morning, killed 14 on board a trolleybus, according to multiple reports. Less than 24 hours earlier, a bomber struck a train station in the city, leaving 17 dead. The attacks come about five weeks before the Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in the region

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