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FSB Reveals Over 20 Arrests, Still Links Ukraine After IS Claims Deadly Moscow Attack

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Following the tragic IS attack in Moscow, with 20+ arrests made, Russia continues to implicate Ukraine. Discover the ongoing accusations and global reactions.


Nearly two months after the devastating assault on Moscow's Crocus City Hall, attributed to the Islamic State (IS), the Kremlin still implicates Ukraine in the terror act. The tragic event, which claimed over 140 lives on March 22, initially saw Ukraine accused of instigation by the Russian government. Although the primary blame has shifted to an IS offshoot, Russian officials remain convinced of Ukraine's indirect involvement.

In a recent update, the head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, disclosed the arrest of over 20 individuals linked to the attack. Among those detained are both direct perpetrators and accomplices, some of whom reportedly confessed to being incentivized with half a million rubles (approximately 5,100 euros). It has been discovered that several suspects entered Russia through Turkey, orchestrating the attacks under the instruction of the Khorasan Province group, an Afghan IS faction.

Bortnikov claims that Ukrainian military intelligence played a role in facilitating the attack, suggesting that the terrorists had an escape route planned that led directly to Ukraine. This 'window' for terrorists, as alleged by the FSB, points to a deliberate attempt by Ukrainian authorities to assist in their retreat. This assertion is firmly rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has accused Moscow of shifting the blame towards Ukraine to divert attention from Russia's internal security failures.

The Islamic State has reportedly claimed responsibility multiple times, bolstering their statement with a release of a video depicting the gruesome act. Despite IS's claim, Russian officials, including NATO criticism, accuse global players of aiding the terrorists' transit to Ukraine to engage in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence has flipped the narrative, accusing Russia of staging the attack to justify further aggression against Ukraine. In their defense, the U.S. has also denied Ukraine's involvement, noting that its embassy had forewarned Moscow of potential threats.

  • The international community continues to monitor the evolving allegations and counter-allegations between Russia and Ukraine. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the attack and insist on independent investigations to ascertain accountability.
  • The incident has further strained the already fraught relationship between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides leveraging the event for strategic and political gain. The ongoing war, now over two years long, shows no signs of abating, and incidents such as this only deepen the animosity.
  • Local and global media will continue to report on developments, shedding light on the intricate web of alliances and enmities that define this conflict. As more details emerge, it is crucial for unbiased, fact-based reporting to prevail, aiding both nations and the world in understanding the full scope of the situation.
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