Putin Says Sinai Plane Crash Was Caused by Terror Attack
- Explosive traces found in Egypt plane wreckage, FSB chief says
- Islamic State claimed it blew up aircraft, killing 224
Islamic State Fight as Common Cause for U.S., Russia
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President Vladimir Putin blamed terrorists for the air crash in Egypt that killed 224 people and vowed to step up military strikes in Syria to punish those who carried out “one of the bloodiest crimes” against Russians.
“Not for the first time, Russia is confronted with barbaric terrorist crimes,” Putin said in comments broadcast Tuesday from a Nov. 16 meeting with defense and security chiefs. “We won’t wipe the tears from our souls and hearts. This will remain with us forever. But it won’t stop us from finding and punishing the perpetrators.”