World reaction to terrorist attack at Moscow concert hall

The Islamic State (IS), the terrorist group that has sought to control large swaths of Iraq and Syria, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

World reaction to the attack on the Moscow nuclear power plant picture 1 — Russian security forces stand guard at a parking area near the Crocus City Hall concert venue after a shooting, outside Moscow, Russia, March 22, 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Here are some reactions to the terrorist attack:

United Nations Security Council

"The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a theatre in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024."

“The members of the Security Council stressed the need to hold the perpetrators, organizers and financiers of these reprehensible terrorist acts accountable and bring them to justice.”

White House spokesman John Kirby

"The images are horrific, obviously our thoughts are with the victims of this terrible gun attack."

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova

"The entire world community has a duty to condemn this terrible crime. All efforts are now focused on saving lives."

Advisor to the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak

“Ukraine has absolutely nothing to do with these events. We are at full-scale, full-scale war with the Russian regular army and with the Russian Federation. And regardless of anything, everything will be decided on the battlefield."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

"The horror of the massacre of innocent civilians in Moscow is unacceptable. The Italian government strongly and comprehensively condemns this heinous act of terrorism."

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"The images from Moscow are horrific. Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured and the Russian people. These abhorrent acts must be shed light on."

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil

"We express our strongest condemnation of today's armed attack on civilians at Crocus City Hall in Moscow. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and stand in solidarity with the Russian Government."

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

"Cuba condemns the brutal terrorist act that occurred in Moscow. We express our most sincere condolences to the government and people of Russia."

Mai Anh (according to TASS, Reuters)

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