Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson accuses American government of bailing out Ukraine by blaming Islamic State for terrorist attack in Moscow; Russian President Putin does not mention Islamic State or radical Islamic terrorism in his address; Russia does not publicly agree with Islamic State claim; Russian government identifies four men involved in the attack, at least one identified as a Tajik national.
Key Points
Russian Foreign Ministry accuses American government of bailing out Ukraine by blaming Islamic State for Moscow attack.
Russian President Putin does not mention Islamic State or radical Islamic terrorism in his address.
Russian government does not publicly agree with Islamic State claim.
Four men involved in the attack have been identified by the Russian government.
Pros
Detailed account of the terrorist attack at Crocus City concert venue and mall complex.
Provides insight into the geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.
Includes statements from key figures like Russian President Putin and Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
Cons
Contains accusations and finger-pointing between different governments.
Mentions violent and tragic events resulting in a high death toll.