President Vladimir Putin said on June 17 he regretted violence at the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in France involving Russian fans, pledging Moscow would work to try to stamp out hooliganism.
Reuters: Putin says will work to stamp out soccer hooliganism
A Russia supporter is escorted by stewards following the Euro 2016 group B football match between England and Russia at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on June 11, 2016.
