Russian President Vladimir Putin says homosexuals have nothing to fear in Russia . The president of the World Congress of Families said that homosexuality is not a problem for society and it does not harm anyone. A twin bomb attack on public transit in the southern city of Volgograd at the end of December heightened concerns that Islamist terrorists may seek to strike in Sochi . His remarks come as he meets volunteers for the upcoming Winter Olympics . Putin told ambassadors Thursday the games would be held `` without any discrimination ''
Russian President Vladimir Putin says homosexuals have nothing to fear in Russia . The president of the World Congress of Families said that homosexuality is not a problem for society and it does not harm anyone. His remarks come as he meets volunteers for the upcoming Winter Olympics . Putin told ambassadors Thursday the games would be held `` without any discrimination ''