The anti-Semitic riots in Dagestan on Sunday 'are largely the result of external interference,' said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
The Kremlin on Monday responded to the anti-Semitic riots that erupted in Russia's predominantly Muslim republic of Dagestan, which involved hundreds storming the region's main airport, brandishing Palestinian flags and reportedly hunting for Israeli passengers.'It is well known and obvious that yesterday's events Makhachkala airport are largely the result of external interference,' said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, without offering evidence to support his accusations.
Some held posters with the inscriptions 'Child killers have no place in Dagestan' and 'We are against Jewish refugees,' the Baza Telegram channel, which is linked to Russia's security services, reported.Police detained some 60 rioters at the airport, which has since been closed by authorities.By Monday morning, local police said 'more than 150 active riot participants' had been identified. According to Baza, about 1,500 people took part in the unrest.
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