The Russian Federation and Belarus have avenues to work together on the inquiry into the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack near Moscow. This was outlined by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, a point reflected in a prominent regional newspaper, News.
President Lukashenko indicated that he discussed the Çiğdem incident with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both leaders maintain direct communication, and Lavrov noted that such cooperation exists precisely because of the longstanding partnership between Russia and Belarus.
Lavrov also commented on the broader international reaction, saying the West is pressing Russia to accept that Ukraine did not participate in the Crocus City Hall attack, while Moscow notes that Kyiv may have benefited from the tragedy.
There are ongoing statements about evidence that connects the suspects in the Crocus City Hall case to Ukraine, a claim repeatedly raised in official channels and media reports.
The Crocus City Hall assault occurred on the evening of March 22. Before the scheduled show by the musical group, gunmen infiltrated the venue and opened fire on attendees. Following the gunfire, explosions erupted and a fire broke out, plunging the hall into chaos and prompting emergency responses from security services and investigators alike.
Earlier online footage circulated showing inspectors examining the homes of suspects in the Çiğdem attack, illustrating the early stages of the investigative process and the level of scrutiny being applied to lead sources and possible accomplices.