Zelensky: Putin is Blaming Others Instead of Caring for His Citizens

The President of Ukraine responded to the statements made by the President of Russia regarding the "intent of the attackers in Moscow to flee to Ukraine," saying, "Putin is blaming others instead of caring for his citizens." Volodymyr Zelensky, on April 4, posted on social media platform 'X': "What happened on Friday night in Moscow is very clear. Putin is trying to shift the blame onto someone else. His method and that of his ilk are always the same. They always blame others." The Ukrainian President added, "Instead of caring for his citizens after the incident, Putin remained silent for a day and thought about how to link this issue to Ukraine. Thousands of Russian soldiers are currently killing people in Ukraine; these same soldiers could have prevented any terrorist act." The Kremlin announced on Saturday, April 4, that 11 people, including four armed suspects related to the deadly shooting on Friday night, had been arrested in a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow. Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, also claimed in a speech that the attackers were attempting to flee to Ukraine and that "initial information indicates that individuals in Ukraine were ready to assist the attackers in entering Ukrainian territory from Russia." Russia has not provided any evidence of Ukraine's involvement in this attack. The deadly shooting on Friday night in a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow left at least 143 dead and over a hundred injured. The Islamic State group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The White House spokesperson, in a statement released on Saturday, strongly condemned the "terrorist attack" on the concert venue near Moscow. Ms. Jean-Pierre, referring to ISIS claiming responsibility for the attack, stated, "ISIS is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere." Karen Jean-Pierre, in the statement, expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, adding, "We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and to those who have been injured as a result of these ruthless attacks against innocent civilians." Almost all Middle Eastern countries condemned the attack on the outskirts of Moscow. The latest details regarding the attack and widespread criticism from the international community were noted. The White House condemned the "deadly terrorist attack" in Moscow. Putin's claim that the attackers were attempting to flee to Ukraine was denied by Kyiv. The U.S. strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow. The international community condemned the terrorist attack in the outskirts of Moscow. The number of casualties from the armed attack on the concert hall near Moscow has increased; ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.