"Putin's Vulnerabilities Exposed: Survivors Describe Horror at Moscow Concert Attack"

A deadly attack at a rock concert near Moscow has dented President Vladimir Putin's tough image, prompting him to allege a link between the gunmen and Ukraine in an attempt to rally support for the war. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 137 people, but both Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other. The attack has revived a sense of Russian vulnerability and raised questions about the effectiveness of Russia's security forces. Putin's response to the attack and his subsequent actions, including a military barrage on Ukraine, have sparked concerns about escalating tensions and potential further conflict.