Russia's Crackdown on Treason Cases

Russia's crackdown on treason cases has increased since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with citizens and foreigners being charged and convicted in secret trials, reminiscent of Soviet-era show trials under Stalin. Cases range from Kremlin critics and journalists to scientists working with countries considered friendly to Moscow. The charges are vague, evidence is not always revealed, and the accused often face long prison sentences.

Conspiracy Theory Surrounding Moscow Concert Hall Attack

The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service claimed that America, Britain, and Ukraine conspired to attack a concert hall in Moscow, resulting in nearly 140 deaths. ISIS claimed responsibility, while Russia blamed Ukraine. There is ongoing debate over who was truly responsible for the attack.

Attack on Moscow Concert Hall

Russia arrests 11 people, including gunmen, over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by the Islamic State, with the death toll rising to 115. Some lawmakers point to a possible Ukraine connection. The attack at Crocus City Hall in Moscow was the deadliest in Russia in at least a decade. The FSB security service stated that some perpetrators fled towards the Russia-Ukraine border.

Terrorist Threat in Moscow and U.S.-Russia Relations

U.S. citizens in Moscow have been warned to avoid large gatherings due to fears of a terrorist attack. Russia's FSB security service foiled a planned attack by an Afghan ISIS offshoot on a synagogue in the Kaluga region. The U.S. Embassy criticized Russia for designating American educational organizations as 'undesirable.'

Heightened Security Alert in Moscow for U.S. Citizens

U.S. citizens in Moscow have been warned to avoid large gatherings due to heightened fears of a terrorist attack. Russian FSB foiled a planned attack by an Afghan offshoot of ISIS on a synagogue in Moscow. The U.S. Embassy criticized Russia for designating American educational organizations as 'undesirable.'

Allegations of Russian Regime Involvement in Alexei Navalny's Death

Critics accuse Vladimir Putin of sending spies to disconnect CCTV cameras at a prison complex before Alexei Navalny's death. There are suspicions of preplanned actions by the FSB and Russian authorities in the handling of Navalny's death.