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A purported evidence has indicated that "Ukrainian nationalists" orchestrated the attack on the Moscow concert hall, and funded the perpetrators through cryptocurrency payments originating from Ukraine, media reports said citing&nbsp;Russia's committee which is investigating the tragic incident that took place on March 22.&nbsp;

Apart from that, Russian authorities reported on Friday (Mar 29) that they had detained three individuals for allegedly plotting another attack in the southern part of the country. This is separate from the earlier attack on Crocus City Hall in suburban Krasnogorsk that claimed nearly 144 lives. The hall was located about 12 miles west of the Kremlin.&nbsp;

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In connection to the latest attack which was thwarted by the Russian authorities, the Federal Security Service (FSB) disclosed that they foiled "terrorist activities of three nationals from a Central Asian country," as per reports.&nbsp;

The security agency also revealed that the now-detained individuals were&nbsp;"planning to commit a terrorist act by blowing up a device in a public place in the Stavropol region."&nbsp;

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Notably, the Stavropol region is located in the southern part of Russia and is situated in the North Caucasus region and borders multiple other regions, including Dagestan and Chechnya. As per reports, images broadcast&nbsp;on Russian television depicted several men restrained on the ground by FSB officials.

The reports also added that materials for making an improvised explosive device (IED) were also discovered at the residence of one of the suspects.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp; the attack on the concert hall, as per Russian authorities, were carried out by "radical Islamists".

So far, Russia has detained 12 individuals. This includes four alleged assailants from Tajikistan. Eight of them have been charged with terror-related offences.

Russia has also cast suspicion on Ukraine and alleged involvement in the attack without substantiating the claims up until now.&nbsp;ISIL (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack. United States had also issued warnings prior to the assault regarding potential extremist activities targeting mass gatherings in Russia.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

A purported evidence has indicated that "Ukrainian nationalists" orchestrated the attack on the Moscow concert hall, and funded the perpetrators through cryptocurrency payments originating from Ukraine, media reports said citing Russia's committee which is investigating the tragic incident that took place on March 22.

A purported evidence has indicated that "Ukrainian nationalists" orchestrated the attack on the Moscow concert hall, and funded the perpetrators through cryptocurrency payments originating from Ukraine, media reports said citing Russia's committee which is investigating the tragic incident that took place on March 22. Apart from that, Russian authorities reported on Friday (Mar 29) that they had detained three individuals for allegedly plotting another attack in the southern part of the country. This is separate from the earlier attack on Crocus City Hall in suburban Krasnogorsk that claimed nearly 144 lives. The hall was located about 12 miles west of the Kremlin. Also Read | "Committed to working with Pakistan," US President Joe Biden writes to Pakistan PM for the first time In connection to the latest attack which was thwarted by the Russian authorities, the Federal Security Service (FSB) disclosed that they foiled "terrorist activities of three nationals from a Central Asian country," as per reports. The security agency also revealed that the now-detained individuals were "planning to commit a terrorist act by blowing up a device in a public place in the Stavropol region." Also Read | Be more attentive: Kremlin's note of caution to Telegram owner following Moscow terror attack Notably, the Stavropol region is located in the southern part of Russia and is situated in the North Caucasus region and borders multiple other regions, including Dagestan and Chechnya. As per reports, images broadcast on Russian television depicted several men restrained on the ground by FSB officials. The reports also added that materials for making an improvised explosive device (IED) were also discovered at the residence of one of the suspects. Watch | US: Democrats criticise Joe Biden's support to Israel × Meanwhile, the attack on the concert hall, as per Russian authorities, were carried out by "radical Islamists". So far, Russia has detained 12 individuals. This includes four alleged assailants from Tajikistan. Eight of them have been charged with terror-related offences. Russia has also cast suspicion on Ukraine and alleged involvement in the attack without substantiating the claims up until now. ISIL (IS) has claimed responsibility for the attack. United States had also issued warnings prior to the assault regarding potential extremist activities targeting mass gatherings in Russia. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the US, UK, and Ukraine were behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed at least 139 people on Friday - despite repeated claims of responsibility by Islamic State. Russian president has also insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement. No proof has been provided for these claims...Then why is Russia insisting that there was a western hand behind those attacks?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead.&nbsp;

While addressing the nation on Telegram, Putin said, "We know that the crime was carried out by the hand of radical Islamists with an ideology that the Muslim world has fought for centuries. The question that arises is who benefits from this?"

“We are interested in who ordered it,” the Russian president said, further stating that the shooting is likely to be a part of the campaign of intimidation by Ukraine.

“This atrocity may be just one part in a whole series of attempts by those who have been at war with our country since 2014 at the hands of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," Putin said.&nbsp;

"We know by whose hand the crime against Russia and its people was committed. But what is of interest to us is who ordered it," he added.

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Putin, however, did not name ISIS which claimed responsibility for the dastardly attack.&nbsp;

<h2>'Who benefits from this?' Putin hints at Ukraine's role in attack</h2>

While addressing the country on Telegram, the Russian president hinted at Ukraine's role in the attack to "show their own population that not all is lost for the Kyiv regime".

He added that the Russian security officials nabbed the attackers while they were trying to escape to Ukraine. "The question that arises is who benefits from this?" said Putin.

Speaking about the statements by the US which indicated that Ukraine was involved in the attack, Putin said, “The US is trying to convince everyone that there is no Kyiv trace.”

He then repeated his earlier assertion that the attackers had planned to run away to Ukraine before they were arrested.&nbsp;“Who was waiting for them there?” Putin quizzed.

However, Kyiv denied playing any role in the attack and accused Russia of falsely blaming them to further escalate the fighting in Ukraine.

Watch:&nbsp;Moscow Attack: Islamist Terror From Former Soviet States Haunts Russia

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On Saturday (Mar 23), Putin said that Ukraine had helped the attackers and planned to “open a window” for the gunmen to escape.

However, US intelligence services warned that IS cells active in Russia were making plans to target concert venues. Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russia’s security services did not take any help from the West.&nbsp;

“No, our security services are working on their own, no assistance is currently on the table,” he said while speaking to journalists.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has now said that the radical Islamists carried out the Crocus City concert hall attack, however, he reasserted his claims that Ukraine is likely to have been involved in the shootout, which left 139 dead. While addressing the nation on Telegram, Putin said, "We know that the crime was carried out by the hand of radical Islamists with an ideology that the Muslim world has fought for centuries. The question that arises is who benefits from this?" “We are interested in who ordered it,” the Russian president said, further stating that the shooting is likely to be a part of the campaign of intimidation by Ukraine. “This atrocity may be just one part in a whole series of attempts by those who have been at war with our country since 2014 at the hands of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," Putin said. "We know by whose hand the crime against Russia and its people was committed. But what is of interest to us is who ordered it," he added. Also Read: Russia questions US assertions about Islamic State orchestrating Moscow attack Putin, however, did not name ISIS which claimed responsibility for the dastardly attack. 'Who benefits from this?' Putin hints at Ukraine's role in attack While addressing the country on Telegram, the Russian president hinted at Ukraine's role in the attack to "show their own population that not all is lost for the Kyiv regime". He added that the Russian security officials nabbed the attackers while they were trying to escape to Ukraine. "The question that arises is who benefits from this?" said Putin. Speaking about the statements by the US which indicated that Ukraine was involved in the attack, Putin said, “The US is trying to convince everyone that there is no Kyiv trace.” He then repeated his earlier assertion that the attackers had planned to run away to Ukraine before they were arrested. “Who was waiting for them there?” Putin quizzed. However, Kyiv denied playing any role in the attack and accused Russia of falsely blaming them to further escalate the fighting in Ukraine. Watch: Moscow Attack: Islamist Terror From Former Soviet States Haunts Russia On Saturday (Mar 23), Putin said that Ukraine had helped the attackers and planned to “open a window” for the gunmen to escape. However, US intelligence services warned that IS cells active in Russia were making plans to target concert venues. Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russia’s security services did not take any help from the West. “No, our security services are working on their own, no assistance is currently on the table,” he said while speaking to journalists. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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