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Russia arrests three other people involved in the organization of the Moscow attack
The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced today the arrest of three other people involved in the organization of the March 22 terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow, which left at least 145 dead.
“The FSB arrested a Russian citizen and two foreigners, all from Central Asia, in the cities of Moscow, Yekaterinburg and Omsk,” says the statement from the press service of that organization.
The note specifies that “two of the detainees transferred the money for the acquisition of the firearms and means of transport used in the attack.”
“The third participated directly in the recruitment of the accomplices of the terrorist attack and the financing of its perpetrators,” adds the FSB, much criticized for the lack of foresight, as well as the rest of the security bodies that were warned by the United States two weeks in advance about a possible attack in the capital.
In total, 18 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack, four of them – all Tajik – for their direct participation in the shooting and the explosions that took place in the concert hall.
Although the Islamic State has claimed the attack, the Kremlin and the security forces insist on linking that terrorist act with the Ukrainian border attacks of recent months, although they have not presented evidence to support that hypothesis.
“To this day, Ukraine (…) has become an openly terrorist state,” Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, said today in a meeting with the heads of the diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow.
In the same vein, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured on Thursday that “Russia behaves in such a way in the international arena that it can hardly be attacked by Islamic fundamentalists.”
The Washington Post newspaper, which cites anonymous official sources, reported this week that the United States warned Russia that the Crocus City Hall was one of the possible targets of a jihadist attack.
While Foreign Affairs called this news “disinformation,” the secretary of the Security Council of Russia, Nikolai Pátrushev, said that “it is more important to establish as soon as possible who commissioned and financed this horrible crime. His footprints lead to the Ukrainian secret services. But it is well known that the Kiev regime is not self-sufficient and is totally controlled by the United States.”
He also called for the fact that “the Islamic State, Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations were created by Washington.”
The independent press has criticized the Kremlin for focusing all its efforts on suppressing internal dissent and detractors of the war in Ukraine, and forgetting about the real criminals and threats to state security.
International
Trump floats Vance-Rubio potential Republican ticket for 2028 election
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubiocould potentially form a Republican presidential ticket for the 2028 elections.
Speaking during a dinner with law enforcement officials as part of National Police Week, Trump publicly praised both officials and said they could make “an ideal team” for the next presidential race.
“Who likes JD Vance? Who likes Marco Rubio?” Trump asked attendees before adding that the pair “sound like a good combination.”
The president highlighted his vice president’s performance in office, stating that their current partnership has been highly effective. “JD is perfect, that has been a perfect formula,” Trump told reporters later.
He further suggested that a Vance-Rubio pairing could represent a strong presidential and vice-presidential ticket, although he stopped short of offering any formal endorsement.
“I think it sounds like a presidential candidate and a vice-presidential candidate,” he said, while clarifying that his remarks should not be interpreted as an official backing of any future campaign.
So far, neither Vance nor Rubio has publicly confirmed any intention to run in the 2028 presidential election.
Rubio previously sought the Republican nomination in 2016 but withdrew after losing the primary race to Trump. Later, in a December 2025 interview with Vanity Fair, he said he would be among the first to support Vance if he decided to run for the White House.
Vance, meanwhile, has recently dismissed speculation of any political rivalry with Rubio amid growing discussion about potential future GOP leadership.
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Violating Victory Day Truce
Russia accused Ukraine on Saturday of violating a Victory Day truce that was reportedly agreed with mediation from the United States, claiming that Ukrainian forces carried out attacks on Russian territory as well as on the annexed Crimean peninsula.
Despite the declared ceasefire, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military positions using attack drones and artillery.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian forces made twelve attempts to advance toward Russian-held positions across several sectors of the front line.
It also alleged that Ukrainian strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in Crimea, several border regions, the Caucasus, and other areas including Moscow and Perm in the Ural region.
The Defense Ministry estimated around 8,900 violations of the ceasefire in total, including more than 7,000 drone attacks and over 1,000 strikes involving tanks, artillery, multiple rocket launch systems, and mortars since the truce came into effect at midnight.
Russia said its forces responded “symmetrically” to what it described as violations by Ukrainian troops.
Earlier, the Kremlin denied claims that Ukraine attempted to sabotage a military parade in Red Square marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
“No attempts were made. Everything went well,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told local media.
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Trump Says U.S.-Iran Talks Progressing, Signals Possible Deal on Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Washington is holding “very good” talks with Iran and stated that there is a strong possibility of reaching an agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“We’ve had very good conversations over the last 44 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll reach an agreement,” Trump said during an event held in the Oval Office at the White House.
The president’s remarks came just hours after he announced a temporary suspension of the military operation aimed at escorting vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf due to Iran’s blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Trump explained that the pause in operations is intended to facilitate diplomatic negotiations between both sides and prevent further military escalation in the region.
“We’re in good shape, and right now things are going well. Now we have to achieve what we need to achieve. If we don’t, we’ll have to go much further,” the Republican president warned.
In a post published on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that if Iran accepts Washington’s proposed conditions, military operations and the naval blockade affecting the Islamic republic would come to an end.
However, he also issued a new warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States would respond with attacks “of greater intensity” if Tehran rejects the agreement promoted by the White House.
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