Russian Ambassador Questions US Information Sharing Following Terrorist Attack in Moscow
ICARO Media Group
In a recent statement, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov expressed doubts about the extent of information shared by US officials regarding a possible terrorist attack before the tragic incident in Moscow. He stated that "nothing was passed" and "no concrete information" was transferred to the Russian authorities.
Antonov made these remarks while addressing Russian state news agency TASS in response to a question about whether any information was handed over by the US side prior to the deadly terrorist act. The US government, however, claims to have adhered to its longstanding "duty to warn" policy and shared possible attack information with the Russian authorities.
On Friday, a devastating attack took place at a venue in Moscow, resulting in the reported death of at least 133 individuals. Along with numerous injuries, the search for additional bodies under the rubble of the complex continued on Saturday.
Describing the initial response from Washington as "rather muffled," Antonov added that a "clear" statement was issued by the administration on Saturday. Nevertheless, he remained skeptical about the information passed on by US officials before the attack, questioning whether all available data was shared as claimed.
The discrepancy between the Russian ambassador's statements and the US government's assertions raises concerns over the level of cooperation and information sharing between the two countries. The lack of concrete details provided by either side leaves room for speculation about the effectiveness of their communication and potential intelligence failures.
As the investigation into the terrorist attack continues, it remains crucial for both Russia and the United States to thoroughly assess their information sharing protocols and ensure effective communication to prevent future incidents.