Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack

The March 22 attack, one of the deadliest on Russian soil in decades, has sparked a complex geopolitical debate and internal security concerns.

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the March 22 attack on a Moscow concert hall, resulting in at least 144 deaths.
Russian President Vladimir Putin links the attack to Ukraine and the West, despite the Islamic State's claim and U.S. warnings of an imminent threat.
Putin vows to track down the masterminds behind the attack, emphasizing the need for tightened security and a new approach to migration.
The attack has fueled anti-migrant sentiments in Russia, with a focus on Tajik migrants, and led to increased security measures.
Geopolitical implications of the attack include strained U.S.-Russia relations and debates over the global counterterrorism strategy.