Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his respects on Sunday by lighting a candle in memory of the victims of the tragic attack at the Crocus City concert hall in the Moscow region that occurred on Friday.
In response to the Moscow shooting incident, Putin condemned the act as a 'barbaric terrorist act' in a video statement that was released on Saturday.
This deadly attack has shaken the nation, coming just a week after Putin's reelection for his fifth presidential term. The timing of such a large-scale terror attack is particularly challenging for a leader like Putin, who has built his image on being able to maintain order and security within the country.
