Lukashenko Contradicts Putin Over Moscow Massacre Attackers' Escape Plan

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko contradicted the Kremlin's claims about the Moscow concert hall attack, stating that the suspected assailants initially tried to flee to Belarus, not Ukraine. This undermines Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertions and the Kremlin's narrative that Ukraine was behind the attack. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the massacre, but Russian officials have accused Ukraine without providing evidence. The conflicting statements from top Russian officials and Lukashenko's revelation indicate a struggle to maintain a consistent narrative, highlighting intelligence and law enforcement failures.