Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
CEP Advisory Board member and member of European Parliament Radek Sikorski writes: "Closer to home, the resurgence of the Taliban and its affiliates poses serious security threats to Europe. The EU must be ready for an upgrade of its terror alert level and stand united to foil terrorist attacks on its soil. One way to do this is by investing more in defense, and I would implore all European nations to increase their security budgets."
Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.
Fact:
On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility.
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