US Embassy Warns of Imminent Extremist Attack in Moscow
The US embassy in Russia has issued a warning about a potential extremist attack targeting large gatherings in Moscow, urging American citizens to avoid such events.
- The US embassy in Russia has issued an alert advising American citizens to avoid large gatherings in Moscow due to reports of an imminent extremist attack.
- Russian security services thwarted a planned attack on a Moscow synagogue by a cell linked to the Afghan arm of ISIS, raising concerns about potential further attacks.
- Several countries, including the UK, Canada, and South Korea, have joined the US in warning their citizens against traveling to Russia.
- The warnings come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with the ongoing war in Ukraine exacerbating the situation.
- Russian officials and state media have reacted to the warnings with skepticism and accusations against the US and UK of harboring ulterior motives.