"Putin's Security Services Struggle in Wake of Moscow Terrorist Attack"

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, but ISIS-K claimed responsibility, leading to scrutiny of Russia's intelligence and security services. Experts suggest that the focus on Ukraine may have led to a failure in counterterrorism efforts. Despite warnings from the U.S. about a potential attack, Russian authorities appeared to have done little with this information. The attack has raised questions about the priorities and effectiveness of Russia's security and intelligence agencies, with conflicting rhetoric from Moscow and a lack of clarity on how they will address the situation.