The Kremlin is blaming Ukraine and the West for the Moscow attack, despite lack of evidence. Russian officials have made accusations against Ukraine and the U.S. and U.K. without concrete proof.
Key Points
Russian officials are pointing fingers at Ukraine and the West for the Moscow attack
Accusations lack concrete evidence or clarity
Kremlin propaganda is dismissing ISIS's claim of responsibility
Accusations could serve to distract from Russia's security failures and justify actions in Ukraine
Pros
Attempts to uncover potential involvement of Ukraine and other Western countries in the Moscow attack
Cons
Lack of evidence to support the accusations made by Russian officials