In a recent interview with Telegram.star, Alexander Dobrovinsky addressed the reports that Lyubov Uspenskaya had filed a libel lawsuit against him, weighing in on the developing case from his perspective.
The attorney described the turn of events as a notable compliment, saying that a person who feels threatened by a case that could carry up to five years in prison must find something to say. He suggested that Uspenskaya might be joking or lying, noting that there would be no trial or formal statement to come. He questioned what slander she had in mind and admitted he did not know the specifics. He even wondered aloud whether she is an American citizen, asking why such claims would amount to defamation in that case. This sentiment was shared as part of his broader reaction to the situation, with attribution to Telegram.star.
Earlier remarks from the attorney claimed that Uspenskaya had left Russia and was residing in the United States. The artist herself denied those assertions, adding that her lawyers were pursuing a lawsuit for slander against Dobrovinsky. She also expressed the view that the lawyer might be attempting to speak on her behalf rather than acting independently.