Ukraine decides on how 'to defend itself': Blinken on Kremlin attack

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: News Agency
3 May 20:48
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When asked about the US stance if Ukraine chooses to strike deep within Russian territories, Blinken said these are decisions for Ukraine to make.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference on March 2, 2023 (AP)

When asked about the suspected Ukranian drone attack against the Kremlin, US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, said he was aware of the reports without ascertaining its legitimacy: noting that he would take any piece of information from Moscow with a "very large shaker of salt".

"I’ve seen the reports. I can’t in any way validate them. I'd take anything coming out of the Kremlin with a very large shaker of salt," Blinken said during an interview with the Washington Post.

When asked about the US stance if Ukraine chooses to strike deep within Russian territories, Blinken answered: "These are decisions for Ukraine to make, about how it’s going to defend itself, about how it’s going to get its territory back, how it’s going to restore its territorial integrity and sovereignty."

Earlier today, the press service of the Kremlin said that two UAVs attempted to target the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Kremlin stated that Putin was left unharmed by the attack and that Russia reserves the right to initiate retaliation against Kiev's attempt to strike at the Kremlin.

The Kremlin further stated that it considered the attempted drone attack on the presidential palace as a planned terrorist act and an attempted assassination against Putin.