Editorial: El Mundo

• The editorial discusses the terrorist attack on the outskirts of Moscow that resulted in the death of over 137 people, presumably by the Islamic State.
• It is suggested that Putin could exploit this incident to justify a scale up in the Ukraine invasion.
• The four Tajiks arrested for the attack show signs of torture and have been charged with terrorism.
• Putin acknowledged the Islamic State as responsible for the attack, but insists on a baseless connection with Ukraine.
• The slow decision-making process of the EU, coupled with the aid deadlock by the U.S. Congress contrasts with Russia's harsh attack.
• There is a warning of a tendency towards personal dictatorship in Russia.

Conclusion: This editorial exposes Putin's potential political manipulations, the worrying authoritarian drift in Russia, and calls for a reinforcement of cooperation with Ukraine in defense of liberal democracy.

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