Condemning the brutal attack on Russian civilian people, We regretfully received the information that deadly attacks took place in the suburbs of Moscow, the capital of Russia. At least four gunmen entered the Crocus City Hall several hours ago amid a musical performance and shot unarmed, unprepared civilians at point-blank range, causing the death of 133 people or more and causing injuries to more than 100 people. It is alleged that the terrorists have used explosives or incendiary devices as the city hall, which is large enough to house about six thousand people, is still on fire. It is the deadliest attack Moscow has witnessed in recent history. We strongly condemn this ruthless and inhuman attack on the Russian people. ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attack. As per the information circulating, this claim or the authenticity of the source has not yet been verified. However, fundamentalism and religious extremism are perils which are terrorizing and victimizing people all over the world against all the accords and conventions humanity has reached in the course of civilization. Therefore, we firmly stand against all kinds of fundamentalism and religious extremism. Simultaneously, the so-called ISIS was also a creation of warmongering imperialist powers. Therefore, it is possible that they may be the mastermind behind this heinous attack. We all are aware that it has now passed two years since the commencing of the military encounter between Russia and Ukraine supported by the USA, NATO and the EU, and so far, the war has caused the deaths of thousands.
The war itself started as a consequence of the USA and NATO-led military enlargement in the European region and continues causing tensions not only in the region but in the entire world. We are aware that this recent attack and the terror caused by it is an added burden and suffering on the Russian people to the suffering they already have to bear due to the ongoing war. We once again vehemently condemn this attack and convey our deepest condolences towards the families of the departed and hope for fast recovery to the injured. We do believe in the strength and courage of the people of Russia to defeat the warmongering powers and its appendages who committed this crime.
Thank you.
Bimal Rathnayake
On behalf of the Department of International Relations -JVP Sri Lanka.
23-03-2024.