In the Kremlin, the situation surrounding possible corresponding actions by Russia in response to recent Ukrainian special services’ attacks on Russian strategic airfields has been officially commented on
According to reputable sources within the Russian administration, Moscow will consider all circumstances and decide when and how exactly to use force to prevent further escalation of the conflict. Publicly, this position was voiced by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of President Vladimir Putin, citing his words and comments to Radio Liberty. According to Peskov, the Kremlin will not ignore the recent Ukrainian special services’ attacks and will respond as the Russian command deems necessary. In a conversation with journalists, he confirmed that just before a phone call with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin strongly emphasized that Moscow will not remain without a response to these threats. In this context, he stressed that Russia seeks a clear and explicit reaction from the international community, including “a stern condemnation” of the attacks carried out, as such actions, in their view, violate international law and regional security. At the same time, the Kremlin assured that negotiations regarding a peaceful settlement of the conflict with Kyiv are ongoing. Peskov noted that this reflects an understanding of the necessity of continued dialogue, but it is still too early to speak about a possible date for a personal meeting of the leaders. According to Peskov, during the phone conversation on June 4, President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, did not discuss a planned personal meeting. At the same time, he emphasized that all parties share the understanding of the need for such a meeting, and that it should be carefully and properly prepared to be effective. Experts note that this rhetoric from the Kremlin reflects Moscow’s desire to maintain control over the situation while demonstrating readiness to take appropriate actions in case of further escalation. Meanwhile, the political dynamics and tension around the airfields—one of the main topics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict over the past weeks—continue to be at the forefront and cause concern within the international community.