There are no calls scheduled between US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin following the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, a White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik.
"No," the spokesperson said on Friday when asked if there were any calls planned between Biden and Putin in light of the terrorist attack.
The White House added that it is unaware of any contact between US and Russian officials about the attack.
A shooting occurred on Friday in the Crocus City Hall concert venue just outside Moscow to the northwest, followed by a massive fire. According to preliminary data, several armed men opened fire inside the venue. The Russian Federal Security Service said 40 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured.
Later, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said 115 people were hospitalized, adding that more then 30 people sought outpatient care. Russia's Investigative Committee, which opened a criminal case into the attack, said over 60 people had been killed in it. Emergency and security services are responding on the scene.