Today, Explained Why ISIS attacked Moscow
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Mar 26, 2024 
Pyotr Sauer, a Russia correspondent for The Guardian, and Asfandir Mir from the U.S. Institute of Peace, dive into the recent Moscow terror attack, highlighting its implications for Russia's war in Ukraine and ISIS-K's resurgence. They analyze Putin's attempt to shift blame to Ukraine, the troubling reports of torture among ISIS suspects, and the broader international security concerns arising from these events. The discussion also sheds light on the motivations behind ISIS's global attacks and the troubling rise of ISIS-K in the jihadist landscape.
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Initial Blame on Ukraine
- Putin blamed Ukraine for the Moscow concert hall attack, suggesting they had a "window" for the attackers.
- This accusation lacks evidence and was refuted by Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky.
Suspects and Torture
- Four Tajik suspects were apprehended and allegedly tortured by Russian security services.
- Their confessions, though potentially coerced, seem to link them to the attack.
ISIS-K's Motivation
- ISIS-K, active in Afghanistan, has a history of recruiting Central Asian nationals, including migrants in Russia.
- Russia's fight against ISIS across multiple continents positions them as a key enemy.