The threat is not from Ukraine: ISW found contradictions in Putin's statements about the Crocus terrorist attack

According to analysts, the Kremlin continues to make accusations against Kiev, but conducts special measures against migrants from Central Asia. The Russian Federation probably wants to increase the support of invasion of Ukraine among the population. Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a terrorist attack in the City Hall City Concert Hall, demonstrates severe contradictions. He accuses Ukraine, but special measures are being taken against migration communities.

This is stated in the report of the American Institute for War Study (ISW). According to analysts, the Russian Head of State stated that the authorities have begun to analyze the actions of all law enforcement, administrative, supervisory services, as well as organizations that were to be responsible for security in City Holi City City.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs should strengthen the safety measures and be prepared for the fact that emergencies can occur in the places of mass gathering of people. In addition, Vladimir Putin could have instructed the Office to resolve the issue of extremist groups, and this may prevent criticism against Russian intelligence services that could not prevent the terrorist attack. In particular, this is due to warnings from the event.

After the terrorist attack, the Kremlin tried to blame Ukraine and the event of the event. In particular, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Volodymyr Kolokoltsev expressed the opinion that Kiev is a terrorist threat to Moscow. The same position is held by the Russian external intelligence service. They are convinced that the United States is trying to hide Ukraine's responsibility for a terrorist attack and move guilt to IDIL.

"The reaction of Russian law enforcement agencies and intelligence in the North Caucasus - for example, the anti -terrorist raid in Dagestan on March 31 and intensification of measures against migrants from Central Asia in And from Central Asia and Russia's Muslim minorities, ”the message reads. Separate analysts added that Vladimir Putin and his officials are likely to continue to blame Ukraine. They need it to increase the support of war.

We will remind, on April 2 it was reported that Vladimir Putin hinted at revenge on the organizers of the terrorist attack in "City City". According to Russian journalists, the President stated that it is necessary to identify not only direct performers, but also all participants of the chain, including "final criminal beneficiaries". Satellite images of a burnt building in the Moscow region also appeared on the network.