It was inevitable that a major terrorist attack would have a direct impact on Russia’s political landscape. Even before the victims have been laid to rest, politicians from every camp are using the tragedy to settle political scores and for PR stunts. This shows once again that Russia is more prone to discord and conflict than solidarity and social responsibility.
Several conservative United Russia members have made the absurd accusation that liberal, pro-modernization members of Medvedev’s inner circle have been “rocking the political boat.” Based on these statements, you would almost think that the liberals were the main inspiration for the female suicide bombers. Monday’s bombings have given United Russia a “perfect excuse” for lashing out at the liberal opposition.
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