A senior adviser to the head of Ukraine’s presidential office dismissed rumors on social media that Kiev was planning to strike Moscow on the anniversary of the special operation’s start. The official argued that such reports rely on unnamed sources and are used to shape public opinion in Western capitals, portraying Ukraine as impulsive or dangerous. He stressed that the Ukrainian government uses a precise, data-driven approach to military moves.
According to the adviser, decisions about military actions are guided by strict calculations and verifiable intelligence, not by speculation or rash assumptions.
Previously, a major American newspaper reported that leaked Pentagon documents discussed potential Ukrainian plans to strike Moscow and Novorossiysk coinciding with the anniversary of the operation. The article indicated that American intelligence was aware of these alleged plans and that they may have been halted in response to U.S. cautions against escalating the conflict or provoking Russia to consider nuclear options. See the coverage summarized in the material from a Canadian and American media analysis outlet cited for context.
These developments come amid ongoing assessments by Western observers about how the conflict might unfold and how official statements align with leaked intelligence and public reporting. The discourse centers on risk management, escalation thresholds, and the credibility of information circulating in both traditional media and online forums. Researchers and policymakers alike emphasize the importance of verifying sources, understanding the line between diplomatic messaging and military planning, and recognizing how intelligence leaks can influence public narrative and decision-making. The broader conversation continues to explore the balance between deterrence, alliance cohesion, and strategic restraint in a volatile regional environment.