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world1 year ago•1 min saved

"Putin Blames Radical Islamists for Moscow Concert Hall Attack as Death Toll Rises"

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that "radical Islamists" were behind the Moscow concert hall attack, but he continued to suggest that Ukraine could have been involved, despite the Islamic State's claim of responsibility. Putin's statement shifted attention from his government's security failure and could support his war effort. Russian media has intensified blame on Ukraine, presenting the arrest location of the suspects as evidence of Ukrainian involvement, although Russian investigators have not disclosed any evidence linking the suspects to Ukraine.

via The New York Times|

#moscow-attack #radical-islamists #russia

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

"Putin Blames ISIS and Ukraine for Moscow Concert Attack as Death Toll Rises and Suspects Show Signs of Torture"

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that "radical Islamists" were behind the Moscow concert hall massacre, which left nearly 140 people dead, but he continued to blame Ukraine for the attack. The Islamic State's Afghanistan-based branch, ISIS-Khorasan, claimed responsibility for the deadly assault. Despite international consensus on the perpetrators, Putin accused the U.S. of trying to absolve Kyiv of involvement and suggested American interference. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Putin's claims and condemned the attempt to shift blame. The four shooting suspects appeared in a Moscow court, with unverified videos of their interrogations circulating on social media, showing signs of torture.

via USA TODAY|

#isis-khorasan #moscow-massacre #radical-islamists

world-news1 year ago•3 min saved

"Putin Links Moscow Concert Hall Attack to Radical Islamists and Ukraine"

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims "radical Islamists" were behind the attack on a Moscow concert hall, while also suggesting Ukrainian involvement without evidence. The attack resulted in at least 137 deaths, with 11 people detained in connection. The Islamic State in Khorasan Province claimed responsibility, and the US backed up its claims. Calls for harsh punishment for the attackers have grown in Russia, with Prime Minister Mishustin promising justice and former President Medvedev urging authorities to "kill them all." Security has been heightened in Moscow, with ongoing investigations and heightened security alerts in the capital.

via Al Jazeera English|

#moscow-attack #radical-islamists #russia

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unraveling the Moscow Concert Attack: Putin Points to 'Radical Islamists' as Suspects Appear in Court"

Russian President Vladimir Putin attributed the attack on a Moscow concert hall to "radical Islamists," while also suggesting Ukrainian involvement and alleging a cover-up by the United States. The attack, claimed by ISIS-K, resulted in at least 139 deaths and 182 injuries, marking the deadliest incident in Russia since the 2003 Beslan school siege. Putin's statements come amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and raise questions about the perpetrators' potential connections and motives.

via The Moscow Times|

#isis-k #moscow #radical-islamists

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Azerbaijan-Iran tensions escalate with arrests and expulsions.

Azerbaijan has arrested six men linked to Iranian secret services for plotting a coup in the country. The group was allegedly planning to establish a Sharia state in Azerbaijan through armed unrest and violent overthrow of Azerbaijan’s constitutional order. Azerbaijan has long been a close ally of Iran’s historical rival Turkey and holds close ties with arch-foe Israel. The arrests come after months of diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors, with Azerbaijan accusing Iran of backing Armenia in Baku’s decades-long conflict with Armenia over the breakaway region of Nagorno Karabakh.

via The Times of Israel|

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