Ukraine rebuffed allegations of involvement in the shooting attack at the Crocus City Hall in Russia's Moscow region. Mykhailo Podolyak, a presidential aide, emphasized Ukraine's longstanding conflict with Russia, asserting that terrorist attacks are not a solution and warning of potential escalations in military propaganda and warfare.
Furthermore, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) condemned the incident as a calculated provocation orchestrated by Russian special services under President Putin's directive. The HUR interpreted the shooting as a threat aimed at justifying harsher actions against Ukraine and mobilizing Russian citizens for aggression.
In response to accusations by Russian officials implicating Ukraine in the attack, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denounced the claims as deliberate Kremlin provocations. It urged the international community to reject Russia's false narratives and reaffirm support for Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
The shooting at the Crocus City Hall, which claimed 40 lives and left over 100 injured, prompted swift condemnation and heightened tensions. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy head of the Russian Security Council, issued a stark warning, suggesting that Ukrainian officials could become targets if Kyiv's involvement is confirmed, further exacerbating the volatile situation.
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