U.S. warned Russia of possible Moscow terror attack, FSB says

The Tsaritsyno Palace Museum and Reserve in the south of Moscow, seen in 2017, was evacuated on Saturday following the warning, Russian media reported.Mladen Antonov / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleNov. 1, 2026, 8:20 AM ESTBy Reuters and NBC NewsRussia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) ​said it had received information from ‌the United States through established partner channels about preparations for a terrorist attack ​in Moscow and was taking ​appropriate measures.

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The Tsaritsyno ​Museum Reserve, a palace museum and park complex ‌south ⁠of Moscow, was temporarily closed on Saturday and access to the park is currently restricted, the RIA news agency ​reported, ​citing Russian ⁠law enforcement agencies.

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In March 2024, the U.S. Embassy warned ​that extremists had imminent plans ​for ⁠an attack in Moscow. Days later, gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall ⁠concert ​venue outside Moscow, killing ​more than 140 people.