Foreign Ministry monitoring situation in Russia, urges Malaysians to stay alert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, through its embassy in Moscow, is closely monitoring the recent drone attacks in Moscow and other developments in the Kursk region. "We will continue to assess the situation to ensure the safety of Malaysians (in Russia)," it said in a statement on Thursday (Aug 22). Malaysians residing in or visiting affected areas...

Putin vows to punish those behind Russia concert massacre

MOSCOW (Reuters): Russia said on Sunday it had arrested all four gunmen suspected of carrying out a shooting massacre in a concert hall near Moscow, and President Vladimir Putin pledged to track down and punish those behind the attack. Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's rampage, but there were indications that Russia was...