The Take: What does the Moscow attack mean for Vladimir Putin?

Russia charges four men for Friday night concert attack that killed at least 137 people in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting, held to discuss aftermaths and measures taken after the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue, at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 25, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting, held to discuss aftermaths and measures taken after the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue, at a residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 25, 2024 [Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Reuters]

Russia has charged four men for the attack on Friday that killed at least 137 people in Moscow. The Islamic State in Khorasan Province, ISKP (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine. Putin is just coming off another election victory, and has long promised the country security. Will the worst attack on civilians in Moscow in more than a decade have an effect on his power?

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Source: Al Jazeera