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According to the FSB's public relations center, the assailant intended to carry out the attack during a period of significant congregation at the religious Jewish institution.
Moscow and Tehran, both under Western sanctions, have deepened military and other cooperation since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Al-Ansari proceeded to reach out to “lone wolves” on Telegram, urging them to “target Christians and Jewish people, especially in the US, Europe, and Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.”
Last week four gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall, an entertainment hub on the outskirts of Moscow, where a concert was about to begin. the Islamic State – Khorasan province claimed responsibility.
Four suspected gunmen behind the deadliest attack in Russia in 20 years are Tajik citizens. They have been arrested along with seven other suspects.
Ukrainian officials regularly urge their Western allies to supply more air defense systems and munitions to thwart increasing Russian missile and drone attacks.
The meetings come as Pyongyang seeks to expand its diplomatic engagement after COVID-19 lockdowns.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the massacre and US officials say they have intelligence showing it was carried out by the network's Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan.
When asked if the assault represented an intelligence service failure, the Kremlin said that Russia's standoff with the West meant intelligence-sharing was not happening in the way it used to.
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