No less than 133 individuals have been killed and greater than 100 injured after gunmen opened fireplace on concertgoers close to Moscow and set fireplace to the venue in one of many deadliest assaults in Russia in a long time.
An affiliate of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group, Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), which has been lively in Afghanistan and Iran, claimed duty for the assault.
In a televised tackle to the nation, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to as the assault a “barbaric terrorist act” as he declared a nationwide day of mourning on Sunday.
Listed here are a few of the international reactions:
United Nations
The UN Safety Council condemned “in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack” at Crocus Metropolis Corridor in Moscow’s northern suburb of Krasnogorsk.
“The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice.”
UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres, who’s on a go to to Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip, “firmly” condemned the assault on the live performance corridor.
“We consider absolutely intolerable the attack that took place in Moscow and we encourage all countries to cooperate with each other in order to make sure that ISIS [ISIL] will not have the capacity to strike anywhere else in the world,” he advised reporters.
The UN secretary-general referred to as ISIL “a terrorist organisation that is operating in several parts of the world and is a very serious threat to us all”.
“[It] needs to be fought with determination, with a lot of international cooperation,” he stated.
NATO
NATO spokesperson Farah Dakhlallah stated the army alliance “unequivocally” condemns the assault.
“Nothing can justify such heinous crimes. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their families,” she stated on X.
We unequivocally condemn the assaults concentrating on concertgoers in Moscow. Nothing can justify such heinous crimes. Our deepest condolences to the victims and their households.
— Farah Dakhlallah (@NATOpress) March 23, 2024
China
President Xi Jinping despatched his “condolences” to Putin, China’s state information company Xinhua reported.
Xi “stressed that China opposes all forms of terrorism, strongly condemns the terrorist attack and firmly supports the Russian government’s efforts to safeguard its national security and stability”.
Turkey
“We strongly condemn this heinous terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan advised a public rally within the capital Ankara.
“Terrorism is unacceptable no matter who it comes from or who the perpetrator is.”
Erdogan stated Turkey shared Russia’s ache, including, “We’ll continue to fight against terror, the common enemy of humanity.”
United States
White Home spokesperson John Kirby stated, “The images are just horrible and just hard to watch, and our thoughts obviously are going to be with the victims of this terrible, terrible shooting attack.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced the lethal assault and stated Washington condemns “terrorism in all its forms”.
“We send our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and all affected by this heinous crime. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and stand in solidarity with the people of Russia in grieving the loss of life from this horrific event,” Blinken stated in a press release.
“The United States strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow,” White Home Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated in a separate assertion, including that “ISIS [ISIL] is a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated everywhere.”
European Union
The European Union stated it was “shocked and appalled” by the assault.
“The EU condemns any attacks against civilians. Our thoughts are with all those Russian citizens affected,” stated an EU spokesperson.
European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen additionally condemned the assault.
I strongly condemn the terrorist assault in opposition to civilians within the Crocus Metropolis Corridor in Moscow claimed by the Islamic State.
My ideas are with the victims and their households throughout this tragic time.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 23, 2024
United Kingdom
International Minister David Cameron stated the UK condemned “in the strongest terms the deadly terrorist attack”.
“We offer our heartfelt condolences and express our deepest sympathy to the families of the many victims.”
The UK condemns within the strongest phrases the lethal terrorist assault on the Crocus Metropolis Corridor close to Moscow.
We provide our heartfelt condolences and categorical our deepest sympathy to the households of the numerous victims.
Nothing can ever justify such horrific violence.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 23, 2024
India
“We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief.”
We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist assault in Moscow. Our ideas and prayers are with the households of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the federal government and the individuals of the Russian Federation on this hour of grief.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2024
France
President Emmanuel Macron stated he “strongly condemns the terrorist attack claimed by the Islamic State [ISIL]”, in a press release launched by the Elysee Palace.
“France expresses its solidarity with the victims, their loved ones and all the Russian people,” it stated.
The overseas ministry stated, “The images coming out of Moscow are terrible,” and added that “light must be shed on these odious acts”.
Germany
“The images of the horrific attack on innocent people at Crocus City Hall near Moscow are horrific,” Germany’s overseas ministry stated. “The background must be clarified quickly. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims.”
“We condemn the terrible terrorist attack on innocent concertgoers in Moscow. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those injured,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote on X.
Afghanistan
International Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated the Taliban administration condemned the assault within the “strongest terms”. Kabul considers it “a blatant violation of all human standards”.
Cuba
President Miguel Diaz-Canel stated, “Cuba condemns the atrocious terrorist act that occurred in Moscow. Our sincerest condolences to the government and people of Russia.”
Italy
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned what she stated was an “odious act of terrorism”.
“The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable,” Meloni stated, expressing her “full solidarity with the affected people and the victims’ families”.
Japan
Japan’s overseas ministry stated it “strongly” condemned the assault. “Japan extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and expresses its heartfelt sympathy to those who were injured.”
Venezuela
“We express our strongest condemnation of the armed attack that has been carried out against civilians today in Moscow in the exhibition centre Crocus City Hall,” International Minister Yvan Gil stated.
“We send out condolences to the families of the victims and we stand in solidarity with the Russian government.”
Israel
“Saddened by tonight’s tragic events in Moscow. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and to all those affected,” International Minister Israel Katz posted on X.
Palestinian Authority
The presidency of the Palestinian Authority condemned the assault and “affirmed its solidarity and support for the Russian leadership and the friendly people of Russia, emphasising its keenness on stability in the friendly Russian Federation,” in response to the official Wafa information company.
Malaysia
The Ministry of International Affairs stated it “reaffirms its stance in rejecting terrorism and violent extremism in all types and manifestations.
“Malaysia continues to underscore the urgent need for a concerted international effort to eliminate the scourge of terrorism in a comprehensive and effective manner,” it stated in a press release.
Spain
Spain stated it was “shocked” by the assault, saying it “condemns any form of violence”.
“Our solidarity with the victims, their families and the Russian people,” the Spanish overseas ministry wrote on X.
Syria
The overseas ministry condemned “in the strongest terms, the cowardly terrorist attack … which comes after the great achievements gained by the friendly Russian people”, including that “Syria stresses the need for intensifying global efforts in facing such massacres and bring their perpetrators to justice.”
Norway
The overseas ministry condemned the “appalling terror attack”.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” it stated on X.
Sweden
The overseas ministry stated on X that it condemns “any attacks against civilians”.
Denmark
Condemning the “terrible attack”, the overseas ministry despatched its condolences “to the victims and their loved ones”.
Denmark condemns the horrible assault in #Moscow and sends its condolences to the victims and their family members.
— Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 (@DanishMFA) March 23, 2024
Poland
Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated Poland was “continually monitoring the scenario.
“I am in contact with the general staff of the Polish Army, all services and our allies. We are analysing this situation in terms of its possible impact on Poland’s security.”
United Arab Emirates
“The UAE expresses its strong denunciation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilise security and stability and are inconsistent with international law,” the overseas ministry stated.
Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despatched condolences to Putin, the overseas ministry stated.
“The crown prince strongly condemned this criminal act, and expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the families of the victims, and the people of the Russian Federation, wishing the injured speedy recovery.”
Egypt
“Egypt strongly condemns the shooting incident,” the overseas ministry stated.
“The government and the people of Egypt express their sincere condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Russia in this painful tragedy and to the families of the victims, wishing them a speedy recovery to all the injured.”
Greece
The Greek International Ministry wrote on X that it was “shocked by the terrible images coming from Moscow” and despatched its “heartfelt condolences” to the households of the victims.
The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis additionally stated that the goverment and all Greeks condemn the “brutal terrorist attack” in opposition to harmless Russian residents.
Shocked by the horrible pictures coming from Moscow following the horrific assault at Crocus Metropolis Corridor.
Our ideas are with the households of the victims to whom we prolong our heartfelt condolences.
— Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών (@GreeceMFA) March 22, 2024
South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote on X: “We are deeply saddened and we pay our condolences to the people of Russia following the tragic terror attack that killed so many people. I will be talking to President Putin to convey our condolences”.
Iceland
The Icelandic Ministry of International Affairs wrote on X: “The terrorist attacks in Moscow are appalling – attacks directed at civilians can never be justified. We condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families”.
Belgium
The Belgian International Ministry wrote on X that it was “appalled by the shooting in a theatre in Moscow”. It supplied condolences to the households of all victims of “gratuitous violence”.