Prigozhin on drone attacks and nuclear red lines
The founder of a private military company, Yevgeny Prigozhin, stated that Russia will not resort to nuclear weapons in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on the Kremlin. His remarks appear to be intended to guide his press office in communicating Moscow’s position amid rising tension in the border region and beyond.
According to Prigozhin, the first step should be to shelve the individual or unit responsible for countering drone threats and to investigate how these attacks were carried out. He emphasized that understanding the root causes is essential before any further action is considered.
Prigozhin argued that once the reasons behind the drone attack are identified, Russia should become a leading force in the development of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies and be ready to respond to adversaries with proportional capabilities. He suggested that advancing domestic drone tech could deter similar strikes and demonstrate resilience on the battlefield and in strategic security planning.
The founder of the private military organization added that the current climate sees Russia facing threats of nuclear retaliation as a reaction to what he called Ukraine’s “child drone” capabilities. He warned that such rhetoric could lead to a dangerous miscalculation if left unchecked and urged a measured, technological approach to defense rather than escalation.
On a recent night, two Ukrainian aircraft reportedly attempted to strike the Kremlin residence of President Vladimir Putin. The security services confirmed that the president was not in the building at the time and that the devices were neutralized. Despite the incident, the May 9 parade proceeded as planned. A presidential spokesperson assured that Russian security agencies would do everything possible to ensure safety during the holiday weekend. Moscow labeled the drone operation as a planned act of terrorism, while Kiev rejected the involvement of Ukrainian armed forces. For further context, see the accompanying coverage from socialbites.ca (source attribution: socialbites.ca).