The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: Moscow massacre
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Mar 25, 2024 
Chris Lockwood, Europe editor for The Economist, dissects the devastating Moscow shooting and its political ramifications, highlighting Russian authorities' delayed response and the Kremlin's attempts to manipulate the narrative against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Moika Iida explores Japan's evolving masculinity crisis, showcasing societal pressures on men and the transformative 'ikumen' movement promoting fatherhood. The discussion also critiques America’s waning love for big trucks amid environmental shifts, emphasizing the automotive market's transition towards electric vehicles.
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Moscow Concert Hall Massacre
- In Moscow, a man filmed himself inside Crocus City Hall during a rock concert, stating that someone was shooting.
- Armed men set the concert hall on fire, trapping and killing many attendees.
Putin's Response to US Intelligence
- Vladimir Putin omitted Russia's prior warning from American intelligence about the likely attack.
- He dismissed the warning as fake news and propaganda.
Putin's Ukraine Connection Claim
- Putin linked the attack to Ukraine, claiming they provided an escape route for the attackers.
- This claim is considered dubious due to the attackers' direction of travel and the impracticality of crossing the wartime border.