Zelensky dismissed the Russian claims as “a complete fabrication”, warning that Moscow was laying the groundwork for further strikes. “I am sure they are simply preparing the ground for strikes, probably on the capital, probably on government buildings,” he said. Russia offered no evidence for its claims, which could not be independently verified.

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