Reaction from around the world to the shooting rampage at a concert hall near Moscow on Friday, in which more than 100 people were killed, in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.UNSC"The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, the Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024."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.”Secretary of state Antony Blinken"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.”Russian spokeswoman Maria Zakharova"The entire world community is obliged to condemn this monstrous crime. All efforts are being thrown at saving people.”Ukrainian presidential adviser"Let’s be straight about this: Ukraine had absolutely nothing to do with these events."We have a full-scale, all-out war with the Russian regular army and with the Russian Federation as a country. And regardless of everything, everything will be decided on the battlefield.”Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Navalny"All those involved in this crime must be found and brought to justice.”Italian PM Giorgia Meloni"The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable. Firm and total condemnation of the Italian government for this heinous act of terrorism.”French foreign ministry"The images coming out of Moscow are terrible. Our thoughts go out to the victims and injured and to the Russian people."Light must be shed on these odious acts.”German foreign ministry"The images of the horrific attack on innocent people at Crocus City Hall near Moscow are horrific. The background must be clarified quickly. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims.”Polish minister"In connection with the shooting near Moscow, we are constantly monitoring the situation. 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.”Dutch prime minister "The images from Moscow where a terrorist act claimed by Islamic State has caused many victims are absolutely horrendous. My thoughts are with them, their loved ones and the Russian people.”Turkish president"We strongly condemn this nefarious terror attack that targeted innocent civilians. No matter who the source is, terrorism is unacceptable. As a country who well knows the bloody and treacherous face of terrorism, we share the pain of the Russian people as a nation and as a state. We will continue our fight against terrorism.”Indian prime minister"We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. 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.”Venezuelan foreign minister"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. We send out condolences to the families of the victims and we stand in solidarity with the Russian government.”Cuban president"Cuba condemns the atrocious terrorist act that occurred in Moscow. Our sincerest condolences to the government and people of Russia.”
March 24, 2024 | 12:26 AM