Greek premier condemns deadly concert hall attack in Moscow

By Ayhan Mehmet

GUMULCINE, Greece (AA) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Saturday condemned the deadly concert hall attack in Moscow that killed over 130 people.

Mitsotakis condemned “the brutal terrorist attack against innocent Russian civilians” in a social media post.

“Just as we steadfastly resist aggression and authoritarianism of states and leaders, in the same way, we also stand against brute force that is carried out under the pretext of religious or racial differences,” he said.

Noting that Greece stands for freedom, democracy, and civilization, he said their thoughts are with the families of victims and the people of Russia mourning their children.

Gunmen opened fire at concertgoers late Friday, killing at least 133 people and injuring 145 others. The attack took place as the rock band Picnic was about to perform at the Crocus City Hall just west of Moscow.

Russian authorities have arrested 11 people in connection with the attack, including four directly involved, according to the Federal Security Service.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar