He declared Sun., March 24, a day of mourning.
The Associated Presssaidauthorities are investigating the incident as terrorism the countrys worst in several years.
News agency Tass said the band members were not injured.
The scene at Crocus City Hall in Moscow after several gunmen stormed the venue and killed at least 40 people and wounded 100 more.Getty Images
Crocus City Hall hasties with western acts, as well.
Donald Trump held the Miss Universe pageant there in 2013.
Eric Clapton, Dua Lipa and Sia have performed there.
The Russian culture ministry hascanceled eventsacross the country.
Ukraine has already denied any such connection.
Everything in this war will be decided only on the battlefield.
Our thoughts, obviously, are going to be with the victims of this terrible, terrible shooting attack.
He added that there was no indication at this time that Ukraine or Ukrainians were involved in this shooting.
Many died from gas poisoning and others were shot dead, the BBC reported at the time.
Ninety people died in the venue shootings and 40 others were killed around the French capital that night.
Ted Johnson and Tom Tapp contributed to this report.
