Makeleio in Moscow: “All perpetrators found, tried to escape to Ukraine,” Putin says

A television address to the Russian people was addressed by the president of Russia for the concert venue near Moscow. Putin condemned a “barbarous terrorist attack”, while thanking emergency services and special services for their efforts and declared a day of national mourning on 24 March. In addition, he expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims. According to the Russian president, the perpetrators tried to escape to Ukraine. At the same time, Putin pointed out that security measures in Russia have been strengthened. He promised those responsible for the attack would be punished. Plus, he promised punishment for whoever ordered the attack. As he noted, all the perpetrators were found and arrested. “Our enemies do not divide us,” the head of the Russian state stressed.