Russia Offers Football Fans to Quell French Riots

The Deputy Speaker of the Russian Duma, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, sent a telegram to France with an offer to provide football fans to quell the ongoing riots throughout the country. Zhirinovsky indicated that hundreds of volunteers are ready.

"We are ready with volunteer units of football fans and activists who have served in military combat hot spots.

"I am convinced that our initiative would restore total order and calm the rioting within 48 hours."

Obviously, Zhirinovsky is having some fun by implying that Russian football fans are more capable than the French police. Or, maybe not.

Companion post at In The Bullpen.