Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war
Putin blames Ukraine for deadly massacre at Moscow rock concert sparking concerns over security and government priorities.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
After the deadly massacre at a rock concert near Moscow that left 137 dead and over 100 wounded, Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the attackers, alleging a link to Ukraine. Despite the Islamic State group claiming responsibility, he made no mention of them. Critics accused him of using the tragedy for political motives. Putin’s tough image was damaged as questions arose over the lack of police response during the attack. The incident sparked renewed vulnerability in Russia, raising concerns over security measures and government priorities. Putin’s response may escalate tensions with Ukraine, as calls for harsher actions against the country emerged following the tragedy.