Why Would Islamic State Attack Russia?

The Islamic State militant group quickly claimed responsibility for the March 22 Moscow concert hall shooting that killed at least 130 people, but why would it attack Russia? Analysts told RFE/RL that an affiliate of the Islamic State militant group, Islamic State-Khorasan, is the most likely perpetrator and that Russia’s activities in Syria, Africa, and Afghanistan may have been determining factors. #russianews
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