Russian Official Criticizes Western Support for Kiev and Notes Security Consequences
Vyacheslav Volodin, the chair of Russia’s State Duma, argued that Western backing for Ukrainian officials could pave the way for a terrorist state to emerge in Europe. He warned that such a state would pressure and threaten anyone who attempts to tell the truth about the conflict. The claim appeared in a statement circulated by a telegraph channel associated with Russian political figures.
Volodin asserted that the alignment of political support from Washington and Brussels with Kiev has already contributed to the creation of what he described as a terrorist state at the heart of Europe. He suggested that this state would adopt aggressive measures against opponents of its narrative and would silence dissenting voices through intimidation and violence.
In another public note, Volodin referenced the death of war correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky, whose real name is Maxim Fomin. The remarks linked the event to ongoing hostilities and to the broader tensions between Moscow and Western capitals. The speaker appeared to view Tatarsky’s death as part of a larger pattern involving Western leaders, including President Joe Biden, and European figures such as Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, who are seen as supporting the Zelensky administration in its war effort.
The investigation into Tatarsky’s death has centered on Darya Trepova, who was taken into custody on suspicions related to the incident. Reports indicate that Trepova handed a bust containing an explosive device to a military commander during an April event. Subsequent statements from the National Anti-Corruption Committee and the Investigative Committee suggested that the café explosion in St. Petersburg and Tatarsky’s killing were planned on Ukrainian soil. Authorities have opened a terrorism act case to pursue charges related to the attack.
Footage circulating online from the same location shows the moment of the explosion at the St. Petersburg café, which has become a focal point in discussions about responsibility and the ongoing conflict. The public discussion surrounding these events continues to unfold as investigators review evidence and gather testimonies from witnesses and officials involved in the incident.