State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin branded the Kremlin drone attack a terrorist act and argued it could be considered an assault on the country since the President could have been the target of the attackers.
Volodin asserted that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he claimed had ordered the terrorist operations, now stands alongside other international terrorists on the global stage.
The politician warned that the Kiev regime has become as dangerous as groups banned in Russia such as al-Qaeda, ISIS, or the Nusra Front. He contended that the regime threatens Russia, Europe, and the broader world by attempting to seize control of the state.
“Criminal tactics are visible to the world: nuclear blackmail, assassinations of political and public figures, sabotage, and undermining civilian infrastructure. There is now a direct attack on the President of our country,” Volodin stated.
He added that Western politicians who supply weapons to Kiev should understand they are not only sponsors but active participants in terrorist activities.
State Duma deputies signaled a readiness to deploy weapons capable of stopping and dismantling the Kiev terrorist regime, declaring that negotiations with the Zelensky regime are not an option.
No option left
Following the attack, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, urged the physical elimination of Zelensky.
Medvedev wrote that after today’s terrorist act there is no choice but to physically neutralize Zelensky and his supporters. He also remarked that the Ukrainian leader does not need to sign an unconditional surrender act, noting that an analogous historical figure did not sign such a document either.
No symmetry
A United Russia member and State Duma deputy, Oleg Morozov, argued that Zelensky should be declared a terrorist from this moment. He suggested a decisive move that would demonstrate Moscow’s ability to respond with severe punishment for such actions, stressing that symmetry is not appropriate in this case.
According to Morozov, the Kremlin drone incident should serve as both a strong response and a new phase in implementing the unified air defense system. He warned that impunity could invite further attacks.
Laws and Eagles
Alexander Khinshtein, head of the State Duma Information Policy Committee, called for urgent legislation to regulate drone use. He argued that a comprehensive set of laws addressing security-related drone issues must be developed and enacted promptly.
Khinshtein noted that current drone regulations are insufficient and highlighted that a draft law on unmanned vehicles has been prepared. He also mentioned plans for a dedicated interceptor fleet to safeguard key infrastructure, including the Kremlin, should the need arise.
Where is Putin
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that President Vladimir Putin was not at the Kremlin at the time of the attack and was working at Novo-Ogaryovo. He indicated that Putin’s schedule remained unchanged and would be updated if he planned to visit the Kremlin on May 4.
Earlier, the Kremlin press service stated that Ukrainian drones attempted to strike Putin’s residence at the Kremlin. Kiev denied involvement in the incident.