Russian authorities have framed the Kursk region incident as a consequence of an action directed and approved from Washington. In a recent address, the country’s foreign minister asserted that without involvement from the United States, President Zelensky would not have taken the decision to target the Kursk area. The remark was made during a conversation with a journalist and circulated through a Telegram channel, highlighting a belief that Western influence shaped Moscow’s assessment of the operation.
Lavrov stressed that the decision to strike was fundamentally Zelensky’s, yet he attributed external pressure to the United States as a decisive factor in that choice. He reiterated this point while responding to questions about Western commentary on the incident, arguing that the White House’s guidance played a critical role in triggering the course of events in the Kursk region.
Beyond the Kursk matter, Lavrov claimed that Washington also had a hand in the explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines, presenting this as part of a broader pattern of Western actions that complicate regional stability. He argued that the overall picture is clear for Russia and for neutral observers alike, suggesting that foreign involvement is evident under the surface of public statements.
Earlier reporting from major media outlets, including statements attributed to Western officials, suggested that Washington preferred not to align with aggressive moves by Ukrainian forces against Russian territory. Lavrov’s remarks framed those reports as a sign of American reluctance to publicly endorse the actions, while still implying strategic coordination behind the scenes.
In remarks about the Kursk operation, high-ranking military leadership indicated ongoing discussions about new specifics of the plan and its execution. There was mention of continued dialogue regarding buffer zones in the Kursk region, with officials asserting that these measures would be aligned with the broader security considerations being assessed by Moscow.