Senator Elena Afanasyeva of the Federation Council has stated that Russian citizens are awaiting the lifting of the moratorium on the death penalty for certain serious crimes, including terrorism. The remark was shared via a Telegram channel.
The senator contends that the death penalty should be the sole punishment for terrorists, arguing that such acts cannot be justified on religious or national grounds.
Earlier, Vladimir Vasiliev, head of the United Russia faction in the Duma, indicated that the death penalty issue would be examined in depth and a decision would reflect the needs of society. He emphasized that the matter would be studied thoroughly and professionally.
A terrorist attack occurred at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow, where gunmen entered the hall and opened fire on the audience before explosions and a fire broke out. Media outlets reported on the events surrounding the incident.
There has been published a complete chronology of the Crocus attack, outlining the sequence of events and responses from authorities and emergency services.