Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Reports of explosions at Hama military airport in Syria
Shamkhani to Al Mayadeen: There is no mention of lifting sanctions in the latest US proposal, even though this issue is fundamental for Iran
Ali Shamkhani, political advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Al Mayadeen: After receiving the American proposal, we are now preparing our new proposal
Shamkhani to Al Mayadeen: Iran will never give up its inherent rights
Iranian Defense Minister to Al Mayadeen: Israeli threats to Iran are just pointless nonsense
Iranian Defense Minister to Al Mayadeen: Those who actually possess the power and ability to threaten Iran do not speak as such; they are simply incapable of doing so
Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh to Al Mayadeen: Iran possesses enough power to render 'Israel' incapable of threatening it
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem after meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of Iran’s positive role in the region and its support for the Palestinian Resistance and its people
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi after meeting with Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem: Iran is keen to assist Lebanon and stand by its side economically and politically, on the basis of mutual respect
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, during which they discussed regional developments

US masterminded drone attack on Kremlin: Russia

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 4 May 2023 15:01
5 Min Read

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says the attack on the Kremlin is subject to a thorough and prompt investigation.

  • x
  • US masterminded drone attack on Kremlin: Russia
    Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov (TASS)

Russia, on Thursday, accused the US of masterminding a drone attack on the Kremlin, pointing out that sabotage attacks by Ukraine behind Russian lines had reached "unprecedented momentum".

On Wednesday, the Kremlin said that Kiev attempted to strike the Kremlin residence of the Russian President with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Tuesday night -- a charge which Kiev has denied.

"Decisions on such attacks are not made in Kiev, but in Washington," Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a briefing, adding that "Kiev only does what it is told to do."

"Washington should understand clearly that we know this," he stressed.

Peskov slammed the attempts by Kiev and Washington to disown the attempted drone attack on the Kremlin as ridiculous.

The Kremlin Spokesperson further confirmed that he will not comment on whether Moscow shares the opinion of Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on the need to "eliminate" Kiev leadership.

Medvedev wrote on Telegram that Russia has no other options but to "eliminate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy" after the recent drone attack on the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"I will leave this question without comment," Peskov said, commenting on a relevant question.

The Russian official said no special address by Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected in light of the drone attack on the Kremlin.

"There are no plans for any special address [by Putin]," he told reporters.

Peskov refused to provide any details regarding Russia's response to the attack on the presidential residence, pointing out that only thoughtful steps that correspond to the interests of the country can be taken.

"I could not [tell about the Kremlin's response options]. Naturally, I cannot give you any details here. In any case, we can only talk about thoughtful, balanced steps that correspond to the interests of our country," the Kremlin Spokesperson said.

The Russian official confirmed that the Victory Day military parade will be held on Red Square on May 9 and Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a speech as usual.

Related News

Trump, Putin discuss Ukrainian attack on Russian airfield

UK labels Russia 'immediate threat', pledges $3bln to Ukraine

"A regular parade is being prepared ... The president will deliver a speech, as is usually the case," he affirmed.

Read more: Drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar Region sparks oil refinery fire

Attack on Kremlin subject to thorough, prompt investigation

In the same context, Peskov said the attack on the Kremlin is subject to a thorough and prompt investigation, stressing that the relevant departments are carrying out this work.

"Of course, what happened is subject to a very thorough, prompt investigation. You know that the [Russian] Investigative Committee, the necessary departments are engaged in all this," he made clear.

The Spokesperson highlighted that the situation in the Kremlin is normal and that work continues, noting that two sections of the roof that were damaged from the UAVs will be fixed in the next several days.

"Our special services will make decisions in the current conditions, whether it is worth filming the roof [of the Kremlin that was damaged] up close, considering the risks," he added.

Commenting on Putin's reaction to the attempted drone attack, Peskov said the Russian President is always calm in difficult and extreme situations and clearly gives commands.

"The president always in such difficult, extreme situations remains calm, collected, clear in his assessments, in the commands that he gives out, so nothing new has happened in this regard," the Kremlin Spokesperson affirmed.

Read more: Russia could potentially target key Western infrastructure: NATO

Moscow received no detailed plans from Vatican on settlement in Ukraine

Elsewhere, Peskov said Moscow knows that the Pope is constantly thinking about peace, but the Kremlin is not aware of any detailed plans of the Holy See to resolve the situation in Ukraine.

Later in the day, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Russia and Ukraine have been informed about the Vatican's peace initiative, and the details of the peace mission can be provided by the Pope himself.

At the same time, Parolin clarified that the mission has yet to be carried out, but its implementation has not yet been decided.

"We know that the Pope is constantly thinking about peace, and we know that the Pope is thinking about how to end this conflict. But we are not aware of any detailed plans that were proposed by the Vatican in this context," Peskov said.

Read more: Zelensky lands in Netherlands in surprise visit, eyes ICC meeting

  • Moscow
  • Kremlin
  • Russia
  • Dmitry Peskov
  • Kiev
  • Ukraine
  • Vladimir Putin
Russia & NATO

Russia & NATO

As the Draconian Western-led sanctions on Russia exacerbate the economic crisis worldwide, and as Russian troops gain more ground despite the influx of military aid into Ukraine, exposing US direct involvement in bio-labs spread across Eastern Europe and the insurgence of neo-Nazi groups… How will things unfold?

Most Read

Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam meets with US envoy Morgan Ortagus in Beirut on April 5, 2025 (Dalati Nohra via AP)AP)

Morgan Ortagus to exit US role in Lebanon amid policy shift

  • Politics
  • 1 Jun 2025
Spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, announces a new operation against Ben Gurion Airport on May 29, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen announces successful hypersonic missile strike on Ben Gurion

  • Politics
  • 30 May 2025
An Israeli army vehicle moves in the Gaza Strip as seen from southern occupied Palestine, Thursday, May 29, 2025 (AP)

Hamas rejects Witkoff ceasefire plan, says alters terms

  • Politics
  • 29 May 2025
It may well be due to the longstanding relationship between MI6 and HTS, via Inter Mediate, that Britain was the first Western country to recognise their assumption of government in Syria. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

How MI6 helped HTS seize Syria

  • Opinion
  • 31 May 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
US-Israeli backed GHF appoints evangelical leader as new head
US & Canada

Evangelical ally of 'Israel' tapped to lead Gaza aid foundation

Ms. Rachel says she’ll risk career to support children in Gaza
Arts and Culture

Ms. Rachel says willing to risk career to support children in Gaza

A screen grab from a video showing Masked Israeli occupation forces blocked a tour with dozens of international journalists saying they’re not allowed to enter Masafer Yatta and visit Basel Adra home. (X)
Politics

'Israel' blocks media access to ‘No Other Land’ West Bank village

Supporters hold a sign before a campaign event for Donald Trump on Sept.12, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona (Alex Brandon/AP)
US & Canada

Trump’s Latino approval rating plunges, new poll reveals

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS