Russian Defense Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Preparing Provocation Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks
The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement claiming that Ukraine is allegedly preparing a provocation aimed at undermining upcoming negotiations between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
According to the statement, the planned provocation is set to take place in the city of Chuhuiv, located in the Kharkiv region.
Russian military sources allege that Ukrainian special services transported foreign journalists to the area under the guise of preparing reports on local residents living in frontline zones.
The ministry further claims that just before the summit on Friday, Ukraine intends to carry out a provocative attack using drones or missiles on a densely populated neighborhood or a medical facility with many civilians.
The attack is allegedly to be documented by the foreign journalists involved, with Ukraine purportedly aiming to blame Russia for the strike.
This tactic is often employed by Russia to justify its own aggressive actions and to manipulate international opinion.
Overall, the statement underscores a recurring pattern of using allegations of provocations to influence diplomatic processes and to justify further escalations amid tense geopolitical tensions.