The Kremlin stated that President Vladimir Putin was deeply affected by the recent massacre at a Moscow concert hall, with 144 people killed and numerous others injured. Despite not meeting with survivors or visiting the scene of the attack, Putin was said to be dealing with the tragedy personally. Western diplomats visited a memorial for the victims outside the venue, though there was no indication that Putin planned to visit the families of those killed.
Russian security agencies have focused on determining those responsible for the attack, detaining a dozen suspects including four alleged assailants from Tajikistan. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, with IS-affiliated media channels releasing videos of the gunmen inside the venue. Putin has acknowledged the involvement of “radical Islamists” in the attack, but has also suggested that Ukraine may have been involved without providing evidence.
The Kremlin has not suggested any plans for Putin to visit the families of the victims, marking Russia’s deadliest attack in two decades. Putin’s response to the tragedy has been scrutinized, with some questioning why he has not publicly met with survivors or visited the scene of the attack. Russian media reported that Western diplomats paid their respects at a makeshift memorial for the victims outside the concert hall.
Despite the tragic events at the Moscow concert hall, there has been no indication that President Putin plans to visit the relatives of those killed. Instead, the focus has been on identifying and detaining suspects responsible for the attack, including individuals from Tajikistan. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, with media channels affiliated with the group releasing videos of the gunmen inside the venue.
Putin has acknowledged the involvement of “radical Islamists” in the attack, but has also insinuated that Ukraine may have been involved without presenting any evidence. While the Kremlin has stated that Putin is dealing with the tragedy in his own way, critics have questioned his response, particularly his failure to meet with survivors or visit the scene of the massacre. Western diplomats have visited a memorial for the victims outside the concert hall, but Putin has not made any similar gestures of support.
