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Putin admits Islamists behind attack, tries to implicate Ukraine

Lidia Kelly, Philippa Fletcher and Steve Holland

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Moscow | Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Monday (Tuesday AEDT) that last week’s deadly attack at a concert outside Moscow was carried out by Islamic militants, but suggested it was also to the benefit of Ukraine and that Kyiv may have played a role.

Mr Putin’s remarks, to a Kremlin meeting devoted to measures taken in response to the attack, were delivered as France joined the US in saying intelligence indicated Islamic State was responsible.

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