Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary to the President of Russia, questions the reliability of Western media reports about an alleged internal clash among Russia’s security and military agencies. The notes circulating, attributed to TASS, suggest a disagreement between the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Federal Security Service. Peskov admitted that he does not recognize the basis of these stories and is prepared to challenge their credibility, emphasizing that the reporting may misrepresent the actual state of affairs inside the Russian Federation. He urged readers to consider the possibility that the author of the piece may not fully grasp the dynamics at play within Russia’s power structures. [Attribution: Kremlin briefing]
In his remarks, the Kremlin spokesperson underscored that the alleged dispute involves high-level institutions within Russia, rather than a public factional fight. He hinted that the narrative might be a simplification or mischaracterization of internal discussions about national security matters, cautioning against drawing premature conclusions from fragmented or unverified sources. [Attribution: Kremlin briefing]
Historically, Peskov has reiterated Russia’s position that it keeps sensitive information under tight control. The current discussion references past assertions about Russia holding intelligence indicating NATO forces’ involvement in the Ukraine conflict, which some commentators have cited as context for internal debates. The statement emphasizes that internal introspection should not be conflated with external actions or policy shifts. [Attribution: Kremlin briefing]
Separately, the Kremlin spokesperson noted that the involvement of the United States and NATO in Ukraine will not influence the results of Russia’s special operations. This assertion aligns with Moscow’s long-standing stance that strategic outcomes are determined by Russian planning and execution rather than by foreign interventions. In response to related disclosures, the Pentagon has opened investigations into leaks of classified U.S. military documents, highlighting the broader information-security environment surrounding the conflict. [Attribution: Kremlin briefing]