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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has discussed public security and anti-terrorism measures in Volgograd, following two recent bomb attacks in the southern city.

At least 18 people were killed in a bomb blast in Volgograd's main railway station on December 29 followed by a second explosion on a trolley bus during rush hour on December 30, which left 16 dead.

The Russian president met with top regional and federal officials after reaching Volgograd on Wednesday to discuss "what is being done here and all across the country to maintain public security," RIA Novosti reported.

The meeting was attended by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) chief, interior minister, health minister as well as Volgograd region governor among others.

After the meeting, Putin laid flowers at one of the bomb sites and exchanged sympathies with survivors at a hospital in the city.

In his first comments on the attacks on December 31, Putin said the explosions represented inhumane assaults and warned that Russia would "fiercely and consistently continue the fight against terrorists until their complete annihilation."

There have been no claims of responsibility for the blasts, which have raised fears of more attacks before the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, scheduled to be held in February.

In the wake of the attacks, Putin has ordered security to be tightened across the country as well as extra police deployed on the streets of Volgograd.

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