Ukraine war updates: Russia says it's 'hard to believe' Islamic State group behind terror attack; death toll rises to 140
Pussy Riot member sentenced to prison, rising death toll in Russian strikes, and tensions with Kyrgyzstan.
- Bilawal Riaz
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A member of Pussy Riot and former Moscow municipal deputy has been sentenced to six years in prison in absentia for spreading “war fakes” regarding Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The death toll from recent Russian strikes in Ukraine has risen, with one dead and 12 injured. Russian officials have claimed Western involvement in a recent Moscow terror attack, despite ISIS claiming responsibility. Several suspects in the attack have been charged with terrorism. Meanwhile, Ukraine celebrates qualifying for Euro 2024, tensions rise between Russia and Kyrgyzstan over a deadly shooting incident involving migrants, and Russia accuses the U.S., U.K., and Ukraine of orchestrating the Moscow attack. Analysis suggests Russia is deflecting from intelligence failures. Finally, Russian state investigators will look into claims of Western involvement in terrorist acts against Russia.