The high degree of specificity conveyed in the warning underscores Washington's confidence that the Islamic State was preparing an attack that threatened large numbers of civilians.
The U.S. identification of the Crocus concert hall as a potential target raises questions on why Russian authorities failed to protect the venue, where over 140 people were killed.
Putin dismissed U.S. warnings as 'outright blackmail' just three days before the attack, while analysts note the focus on silencing dissent over countering terrorism.
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