Russia showed the four accused of the attack that left at least 137 dead: they testified in court and three admitted their guilt. They are accused of terrorism and face possible life sentences.

Vladimir Putin insists on linking Ukraine to the concert hall massacre. Kiev denied any link and President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Putin of trying to "place the blame" on Ukraine, in the midst of the war between the two countries. The jihadist IS claimed responsibility for the attack on the Crocus City Hall concert hall on Friday night.