Emmanuel Macron says it would be 'cynical' for Russia to pin Moscow attack on Ukraine

The French president said on Monday all signs indicated that Islamic State carried out an attack on a concert hall near Moscow in which 137 people were killed, and added it would be 'cynical and counterproductive' for Russia to blame Ukraine. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Russia has challenged assertions by the US and other countries that IS orchestrated the 22 March atrocity, accusing Washington of covering for Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with the attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Macron #Moscow #Russia #Ukraine