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 Germany report referenced: "In einer neuen Studie zu den Finanzierungsmustern gewaltorientierter Rechtsextremer in Deutschland warnt die internationale, gemeinnützige Forschungs- und Beratungsorganisation Counter Extremism Project (CEP) davor, die Finanzkraft dieses Milieus und seine Bedeutung für rechtsterroristische Netzwerke als "amateurhaft" zu unterschätzen. Die Untersuchung liegt ZEIT ONLINE exklusiv vor."
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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