PYATIGORSK, October 21. /TASS/. The West has intensified provocative actions intended to radicalize Russians and expand protest potential, Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu told a meeting on measures to counter destructive activities carried out through NGOs operating in the country.

"Provocative actions designed to radicalize the population, raise its protest potential, spark ethno-confessional conflicts, and fuel nationalist and separatist movements have intensified," Shoigu stated.

"Under the pretext of humanitarian activities, numerous projects are being carried out to engage Russian citizens, particularly young people, in organizing illegal public events, riots, and other unlawful activities."