Russian government spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday accused the United States of being behind the alleged Ukrainian attack on the Kremlin, which Moscow has branded as an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin, along with other attacks committed on Russian territory.
"We know that decisions on the attacks are made not in Kiev, but in Washington," Dmitry Peskov told reporters in a briefing. "Kiev just does what it is told, Kiev is not always given the permission to choose the means."
Peskov added that Moscow is aware of this and Washington must understand it. Russian authorities claim to have launched a thorough investigation into the alleged drone attack which they described as an attempt on Vladimir Putin's life. Russia says its response will be balanced and in line with the interests of the country.
⚡️We consider a drone strike by the Kiev regime against the residence of the Russian President at the Kremlin a premeditated terrorist attack & an assassination attempt targeting the President
🇷🇺 reserves the right to take countermeasures wherever & whenever it deems appropriate pic.twitter.com/9F1wZkNtLW
— Russian Embassy in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) May 3, 2023
Russia compares alleged attack to 9/11
The Kremlin on Wednesday denounced a drone attack pointing the finger of responsibility at Ukraine, which denied its involvement fearing that Moscow could use it as an excuse for future action against them.
⚡️ Esta noche el régimen de Kiev intentó atacar con los vehículos aéreos no tripulados la residencia del Presidente de Rusia.
Dos vehículos aéreos no tripulados fueron dirigidos contra el Kremlin. Como resultado de la oportuna actuación de los militares y servicios especiales… pic.twitter.com/cOm1iT6aMg
— Embajada de Rusia en México (@EmbRusiaMexico) May 3, 2023
For his part, Russia's ambassador to the United States, Anatoli Antonov, also criticized Washington for its position on the alleged attack against the Russian president. Antonov accused the Biden administration of "double standards" and compared Wednesday's event in the Kremlin to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Having forgotten the help the Russian president´s gave to Americans in 2001, today the United States is shielding Ukrainian terrorists.
💬Anatoly Antonov: Having forgotten about the Russian President’s help to Americans in 2001, today the U.S. is shielding Ukrainian terrorists.
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— Russian Embassy in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) May 4, 2023
💬Anatoly Antonov: The statements by Washington's official representatives about the Kiev regime’s terrorist attack on the Kremlin are striking in their cynicism and absurdity.
🔗https://t.co/XiGvCRvcC4 pic.twitter.com/ArLAa2afTL
— Russian Embassy in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) May 4, 2023
