Atrocity underscores need for vigilance in face of threat from branch of Islamic State that appears to be on the rise
It was a warning that proved grimly prophetic. Just over two weeks ago, as Russia’s presidential election was reaching its final stages,it was “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts” over the ensuing 48 hours.which reiterated its longstanding advice, warning British citizens against going to Russia.
Given Russia’s war in Ukraine, the claim is unsurprising. But on any initial assessment it lacks credibility. While Ukraine has been seeking to strike military and industrial targets hundreds of miles inside Russia, its leaders well understand they would rapidly forfeit international support if they carried out a massacre of civilians., escalation enough to prompt anxiety in the US, worried about the impact on global oil prices.
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