Tajikistan Detains Nine Linked to Moscow Concert Massacre; Putin Ties Attack to Ukraine Despite IS Claim

As Russia investigates the tragic concert hall attack, questions arise about the security failure and the Kremlin's narrative.

Tajikistan detains nine individuals linked to the deadly Moscow concert attack, intensifying the investigation into the tragedy.
Russia's security apparatus, focused on stifling dissent, faces scrutiny for its failure to prevent the Moscow concert hall massacre.
The U.S. warned Russia of an imminent attack before the Moscow concert massacre, but the tip was dismissed amid strained relations.
Putin tries to link the Moscow attack to Ukraine despite the Islamic State's claim of responsibility, raising questions about the Kremlin's narrative.
Russia's crackdown on dissent and the LGBTQ+ community raises concerns about the prioritization of security threats.