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When terrorists attacked a concert venue in Moscow on Friday, killing more than 130 people, Vladimir Putin was quick to point the finger of blame at Ukraine, even though Afghanistan-based ISIS-K took responsibility.
Without evidence, Putin made a short televised statement to allege that Ukraine tried to help the terrorists flee across the Ukraine-Russia border, one of the most militarized locations in the world.
Today in The Conversation Canada, James Horncastle of Simon Fraser University explains how terrorists often take advantage of conflict and the constant media coverage they attract to advance their interests. He also notes that terrorist actions can potentially exacerbate ongoing conflicts.
Russia was distrustful of warnings from the United States — a key Ukraine ally — about a potential attack, and Horncastle argues that allegations Ukraine tried to help the terrorists flee “has allowed Russian politicians to link the attack to Ukrainian authorities, despite Ukrainian protests to the contrary.” That helps maintain public support for Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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A Russian National Guard servicemen secures an area as a massive blaze seen over the Crocus City Hall in Moscow. An Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for the attack on the concert hall that killed over 130 people.
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James Horncastle, Simon Fraser University
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RCMP pallbearers carry the casket funeral of former prime minister Brian Mulroney at the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal.
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Arts
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Dannagal G. Young, University of Delaware
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Business + Economy
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Tim Weiss, Imperial College London
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