"Putin Confronts Moscow Terror: Suspects Detained, Death Toll Rises"
TL;DR
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the recent terror attack in Moscow was carried out by Islamic militants, but he implied that Ukraine was behind it, despite lacking evidence. Putin's attempt to deflect blame onto Ukraine comes as his own forces have invaded the country. The attack, claimed by a branch of the Islamic State jihadist group, left at least 139 dead and the building in flames, with seven men arrested in connection with the attack.
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- How Moscow terrorist attack at music hall unfolded: 137 dead USA TODAY
- Russia’s tragedy, Putin’s humiliation The Atlantic
- Moscow: Putin says Islamists carried out concert attack, hints Ukraine's role Mint
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