Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
"The war in Ukraine is not going according to Russia's interests , and Putin's regime is becoming increasingly desperate. Just think of the suspected Russian murder plot against Rheinmetall boss Armin Papperger that was recently uncovered. […] Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler , 51, is Senior Director at the Counter Extremism Project (CEP). This non-partisan, international organization aims to counter extremist ideologies and strengthen pluralist-democratic forces."
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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