the March 4 election. He added that Russians who hire migrants without the proper permits, organize illegal hostels, or provide fake permits should face criminal charges instead of fines.

He also stressed that migrants should integrate into Russian society and “closed ethnic enclaves" should not be created.

"It is crucial to prevent the emergence of closed ethnic enclaves," Putin said. "International experience shows that this is a dead end and it is fraught with risks and additional costs both for migrants themselves and for local residents."

However, Putin said Russia will stick to a visa-free travel regime with fellow members of the Commonwealth of Independent States because Moscow wants to preserve amicable relations.

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