Earlier, there were reports of the use of force against migrants by the Russian Guard during raids to check the legal status of foreign citizens temporarily working in Russia. The Migration Agency said it was "regretful and saddened" by reports of the use of physical force against migrants, including our compatriots, during raids in Moscow.

Mass raids against migrants began across Russia. Most of those arrested are immigrants from Afghanistan, but they also include people from Congo, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine. It is noted that this is related to the recent statement of the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin.