Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Sunday a day of national mourning for the 137 victims of the recent attack on a Moscow concert hall. The attack, which occurred on Friday, is the deadliest in Russia in two decades.
President Putin has vowed to punish the perpetrators of the attack and expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones. In a statement, he said, 'The whole country, our whole people, mourns with you.'
Latest Developments
- Identification of Victims: Authorities have begun procedures to identify the victims of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall. The Russian Investigative Committee has reported that 62 bodies have been identified so far, with genetic examinations being conducted for the remaining victims to establish their identities.
- Fighting Terror in Syria and Turkey: President Putin has held discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, promising closer cooperation in fighting terrorism following the deadly concert attack.
- UK Accusations: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has expressed skepticism towards the Russian government's claims regarding Ukraine's involvement in the attack. Putin had mentioned that the attackers attempted to escape to Ukraine.
- US Warnings: The Russian Embassy in Washington has stated that they did not receive any warnings from the US about a potential terror attack in Moscow.
