"Russian Spy Chief Accuses US, UK, and Ukraine of Moscow Attack as Putin Blames ISIS"

The director of Russia's FSB has made a bizarre claim that the US, UK, and Ukraine were involved in the recent Moscow concert hall attack, despite ISIS claiming responsibility and the US warning Russia of an imminent attack. The Kremlin's attempt to deflect questions about Russian security services' failure and justify Putin's invasion of Ukraine has led to accusations against Kyiv, which Ukrainian officials have refuted. Russian officials have also accused Ukraine and its allies of involvement, while Belarus president Lukashenko contradicted Putin's claim that Ukraine facilitated the attackers' escape. The four suspects, citizens of Tajikistan, appeared in a Moscow court on terrorism charges, and Putin has acknowledged radical Islamists as the perpetrators.
- Russian spy chief in bizarre claim that US, UK and Ukraine were behind Moscow attack The Independent
- ISIS Claimed the Moscow Concert Hall Attack. Russian Officials Blame Others. The New York Times
- Russia’s political class is taking a dark and vengeful turn CNN
- Vladimir Putin blames ISIS and Ukraine for Moscow concert attack USA TODAY
- Russia’s tragedy, Putin’s humiliation The Atlantic
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