“There is a desire on the part of the Islamic State to take up the fight against Russia,” indicates Ulrich Bounat, geopolitologist

Lhe evening of Friday March 22 will remain engraved in Russian memories. A terrorist attack took place in a concert hall on the outskirts of Moscow and left 133 people dead, according to a provisional report. Shortly after, the deadly attack was claimed by the Islamic State. Ulrich Bounat, analyst, geopolitologist and specialist in Central and Eastern Europeis the guest of the 19/20 weekend info. “There are quite a few points of conflict between the Islamic State and Russia”explains the geopolitogue.

Significant tensions

“The Islamic State confronted Russia on several grounds, notably in Syria during the Battle of Palmyra or in the Sahel with Wagner’s interventions in Mali”, continues Ulrich Bounat. The latter considers “that there is a desire on the part of the Islamic State to take the fight against Russia, which is also an ally of Iran” but also the Taliban.