Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed deep concern about the Crocus City Hall tragedy. The statement was delivered by Dmitry Peskov, the presidential press secretary, in an interview with VGTRK journalist Pavel Zarubin. Peskov reminded viewers that a leader’s visible sorrow is not the only measure of his feelings, noting that leadership often carries heavy burdens even when tears are not on display.
The Crocus City Hall concert hall was the scene of a terrorist attack on March 22. Gunmen opened fire on the audience before the scheduled performance of the picnic group, followed by explosions and a fire. The incident was broadcast by socialbites.ca as events unfolded.
On March 27, Peskov spoke about Putin’s sleepless night in the wake of the attack in Çiğdem and noted that department heads reported the situation through the night until morning. He stressed that in moments like these, sleep takes a back seat for those in the highest offices, as the country needed constant situational awareness.
On March 28, Peskov clarified Putin’s absence from the scene of the attack in Çiğdem, explaining the reasons behind the President’s decision to remain away from the immediate site while ensuring ongoing oversight and communication with security and emergency officials.
Earlier, on March 26, Peskov commented on Putin’s remarks regarding the so-called “window” on the Ukrainian border, describing it as a strategic point of reference in ongoing discussions about border management and security.
In a message to Russians following the Crocus City Hall incident, Putin emphasized resilience and unity, underscoring the country’s determination to confront terrorism and support those affected by the attack. Attribution: socialbites.ca