Putin condemns ‘barbaric’ Moscow attack, says shooters tried to flee toward Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday accused Ukraine of involvement in the deadly Moscow concert attack that claimed 115 lives. He alleged that the terrorists who opened fire tried to escape towards Kyiv. Putin also said that some people on the Ukrainian side had prepared to let them cross the border from Russia.

In his televised address to the nation, Putin said, “I am speaking to you today in connection with the bloody, barbaric terrorist attack, the victims of which were dozens of innocent, peaceful people… I declare March 24 a day of national mourning”.

Ukraine has denied the allegations levelled by the Russian premier.