On Tuesday, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev claimed that Ukraine was responsible for the recent attack on a concert hall in Moscow. Four armed men stormed the building, causing the deaths of approximately 140 people. When asked by the press whether Ukraine or Islamic State was behind the attack, Patrushev responded firmly, “Ukraine, of course.”
Despite providing no further information or justification for his accusation, Patrushev is known for his support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He believes that the conflict between the two countries is not a war but rather an attempt by Western powers to provoke Moscow and Kyiv. These statements from Patrushev contradicted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s assertion less than 24 hours earlier that the attack was orchestrated by “radical Islamists.” Putin also suggested a possible link to Ukraine, stating, “We’re interested in knowing who the customer is.”
The concert hall, located on the outskirts of Moscow, was the site of a terrorist attack carried out by four armed individuals on Friday. The latest reports confirmed that eleven individuals were arrested in connection with the attack. The situation remains tense as conflicting theories and accusations surround the tragic event.
