US warns Russia over possibility of terror attack in Moscow

Following information received from the US regarding preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced taking necessary steps. According to a report by The Hindu, Russia's FSB stated that it has received information from the US regarding preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow through established partnership channels and appropriate action is being taken in that regard.

The US Embassy had separately provided information about a credible threat of potential mass casualties on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve located in Moscow. According to an ABC News report, the US Embassy advised people to stay away from the area, remain vigilant and avoid crowded places. However, the US Embassy did not provide detailed information as to who is planning this attack.

The Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve is an imperial palace and park complex located in the southern part of Moscow, which is a very popular destination to visit, especially on weekends. Citing Russian law enforcement agencies, the RIA news agency reported that the museum has currently been temporarily closed and entry to the park has been restricted. The Russian Telegram channel Baza also stated that the park is currently open only for exit.

紆The US government coordinated with Russian authorities to respond to this matter. The events of March 2024 are also significant in the context of this incident. According to a report by The Hindu, in March 2024, the US Embassy warned that extremists were plotting imminent attacks in Moscow. Just days after that incident, an attack took place at the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow, in which more than 140 people lost their lives.

In the current situation, the growing ties between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have also become a subject of discussion. According to an ABC News report, despite Russia's war against Ukraine, Trump has appeared more favorable to the Kremlin than America's traditional European allies. Last month, Trump struck a controversial deal to buy Russian diesel, reversing years of Western efforts to economically isolate Moscow. This deal could provide Putin with billions of dollars to continue his war.

Furthermore, according to European media reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin will accept Donald Trump's invitation to attend the G20 summit to be held in the US in December. Putin has not attended a G20 summit since 2019. Russia was expelled from the G8 following the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Earlier, during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, US allies including Australia refused to pose for a photograph with Putin's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, which led to the cancellation of the traditional 'family photo'.