Moscow Concert Hall Massacre: Kremlin Claims Putin 'Pained' by Attack
Despite visible detachment, President Putin is reportedly distressed over the deadly Moscow concert hall attack, according to the Kremlin.
- Over a week after the attack on Crocus City Hall, President Vladimir Putin has not publicly met with survivors or visited the scene, sparking criticism.
- The Kremlin asserts that Putin is deeply affected by the massacre, which left 144 dead and hundreds injured, despite his lack of public display of emotion.
- Foreign diplomats, including those from the US and EU, laid flowers at a makeshift memorial, highlighting international solidarity with the victims.
- Tajikistan's surge in migrant workers returning home follows the detention of several Tajik nationals in connection with the attack, indicating a broader impact.
- Despite claims by ISIS-K, Putin continues to suggest Ukraine's involvement in the attack without providing evidence, fueling controversy.