A Russian Public Chamber official, Mikhail Anichkin, has asserted a “direct link” between food couriers and terrorist activities, while also suggesting that courier services discourage women from cooking. These claims were made during a round table discussion on electric scooter regulations.

Anichkin referenced a 2015 situation involving migrants entering Europe, alleging that ISIS infiltrated operatives among them, placing them in fast food and courier roles. He argued that these networks could be activated at any time, thus necessitating strict courier control.

Furthermore, Anichkin expressed concern that courier services discourage women from cooking, negatively impacting traditional family roles. He stated his observations of young women in cafes who admitted they do not know how to cook, relying on couriers instead.

These statements were made during a discussion about regulating courier services and the use of electric scooters, highlighting unexpected socio-psychological conclusions from speakers.