Isis attack on Moscow: Russia says US trying to cover up ‘something’

Isis attack on Moscow: Russia says US trying to cover up ‘something’

NEW DELHI: Russia has raised concerns over the United States’ immediate attribution of blame following the recent terror attack in Moscow, with Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin, labeling the quick judgment as peculiar. This skepticism comes amid an ongoing Russian investigation into the tragic incident that left 143 dead at a concert venue.Early … Read more

The Islamic State group claimed the Moscow attack. The Kremlin is still blaming others.

The Islamic State group claimed the Moscow attack. The Kremlin is still blaming others.

Even before the deadly toll of the attack on a Moscow concert hall Friday became clear, officials in Russia linked it to the war against Ukraine and a broader conflict with the West. Ninety minutes after first reports of the attack, Dmitry Medvedev, the former president and the deputy chair of the Kremlin’s security council, … Read more

Why Russia finds it ‘hard to believe’ that Isis attacked Moscow

Why Russia finds it ‘hard to believe’ that Isis attacked Moscow

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the harrowing attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, which left at least 140 people dead, the Russian Foreign Ministry is casting doubt on the involvement of Islamic State, despite its claim of responsibility. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed skepticism on Wednesday, saying it was “extremely hard to believe” that Islamic … Read more

Putin Hints Ukraines Role In Moscow Terrorist Attack That Killed 139 People

Putin Hints Ukraines Role In Moscow Terrorist Attack That Killed 139 People

Putin emphasized the need to understand the motives behind this heinous act and questioned who was awaiting the terrorists in Ukraine. ‘Kyiv May Have…’: Putin Hints Ukraine’s Role In Moscow Terrorist Attack That Killed 139 People Eleven people have been detained in connection with the attack, which saw camouflaged gunmen storm into Crocus City Hall, … Read more

Moscow attack suspects appear beaten in court, raising questions of torture – National

Moscow attack suspects appear beaten in court, raising questions of torture – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Four men accused of carrying out a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of over 130 people appeared in court in Moscow Sunday night as authorities continue to search for survivors and bodies in the now-ruined Crocus City Hall concert venue. The … Read more

3 Of 4 Attackers, All Tajiks, Admit Guilt In Russian Court

3 Of 4 Attackers, All Tajiks, Admit Guilt In Russian Court

The hearing came as Russia observed a national day of mourning, following the attack Friday on the suburban Crocus City Hall concert venue in capital Moscow that killed at least 137 people. The attack was reportedly claimed by the Islamic State group. Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, a suspect in the Crocus City Hall shooting on Friday sits … Read more

Russian rouble hits one-week low vs dollar after deadly Moscow attack

Russian rouble hits one-week low vs dollar after deadly Moscow attack

MOSCOW: The rouble hit a one-week low past 93 to the dollar on Monday as the Russian market reopened after a deadly shooting rampage near Moscow on Friday evening, with the Russian currency supported by high oil prices and month-end tax payments. Russia lowered flags to half-mast for a day of mourning and charged four … Read more

Russian accounts of Moscow attack a ‘smokescreen’ says, UK finance minister

Russian accounts of Moscow attack a ‘smokescreen’ says, UK finance minister

NEW DELHI: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said that the UK had “very little confidence” in Russia‘s statements on the recent Moscow concert hall attack, accusing it of attempting to “defend” its assault on Ukraine.The attack at the Crocus City Hall in a suburb on the northern edge of Moscow on Friday resulted in the … Read more

Putin’s Ukraine plan at heart of response to Moscow attack

Putin’s Ukraine plan at heart of response to Moscow attack

Russia mourned the worst terrorist attack in Moscow for more than two decades as authorities said the death toll had climbed to 133 and rescue workers continued to search for victims.President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a televised address Saturday that the security services had captured four suspects who were trying to flee to Ukraine. … Read more

US On ‘Heinous’ Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack

US On ‘Heinous’ Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow and said that United States stands with Russia in grieving the loss of lives. At least 143 people were killed in the deadly terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow, Russia. (Reuters Photo) Washington: The United States strongly condemned the “heinous” … Read more