Russia Blames West and Ukraine for Moscow Attack Despite ISIS-K Claim

Contradictions emerge as Belarusian President Lukashenko disputes Putin's narrative, and Tajik authorities detain relatives of accused attackers.

• Russian officials continue to accuse Ukraine and the West of involvement in the Moscow concert hall attack, despite evidence pointing to ISIS-K responsibility.
• Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko contradicts Putin's claims, suggesting attackers initially intended to enter Belarus, not Ukraine.
• Putin bizarrely claims the US warned of and facilitated the ISIS attack, reflecting Moscow's strategy of deflecting blame.
• Tajik authorities detain relatives of the accused attackers as the investigation into Russia's deadliest terrorist attack in decades widens.
• The attack has cast a shadow on Tajik citizens in Russia, exacerbating the challenges faced by Central Asian migrant workers.

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