Putin claims Ukraine is suspected of involvement in terrorism, fears of escalating attacks

On the 25th, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Islamic extremists were responsible for the terrorist attack that occurred at a concert hall on the outskirts of the Russian capital, Moscow, but also claimed that Ukraine was suspected of being behind the attack. There is also a possibility that Russia may use this as an excuse to further intensify its attacks on Ukraine.

Russia's Federal Investigative Committee says that 139 people, including three children, were killed and 182 injured in the terrorist attack that took place on the 22nd at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, a suburb of the Russian capital Moscow. Did.

Of the 11 people detained as suspects, Russian authorities have indicted four of the alleged perpetrators on charges of being involved in terrorism, and on the 25th, they announced that three more people were indicted on charges of supporting terrorism. Masu.

On the 25th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a security meeting attended by investigative authorities and heads of security agencies, during which he stated, ``We know that this crime was carried out by Islamic extremists.'' .

Regarding this incident, ``Amaq News'', which is connected to the extremist organization Islamic State (IS), reported that the crime was committed by IS fighters, and President Putin clearly stated for the first time that the crime was committed by Islamic extremists.

Meanwhile, President Putin said, ``We are interested in who gave the orders,'' and added, ``Who benefits from this?'' This atrocity is linked to a series of attempts by Ukraine, which has been fighting Russia. "Maybe he did," he argued.

Furthermore, referring to the series of attacks on Russia in the border area with Ukraine, he said, ``Threatening acts like the terrorist attacks that occurred in Moscow are logically consistent with this trend.'' It was claimed that Ukraine was suspected of involvement in the terrorist attack.

Although Ukraine has completely denied any involvement in the terrorist attack, President Putin has further strengthened his claims that Ukraine was involved, and is using this as an excuse to further intensify attacks on Ukraine. It seems that there is a possibility.