Overview

• Russian state TV has accused Britain of providing explosives used in car bombings that killed three senior Russian military figures, including Major-General Yaroslav Moskalik.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly acknowledged his intelligence service's role in these targeted killings, praising their efforts to weaken Russian command.
• Propagandist Vladimir Solovyov issued threats on Russia-1, claiming 'British blood must be spilled' in retaliation for alleged UK involvement in the attacks.
• The UK Government has not directly addressed these new accusations but previously sanctioned Russian entities for disinformation campaigns in October 2024.
• These developments underscore escalating tensions and shadow warfare tactics in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with propaganda and covert operations intensifying on both sides.