Russia Blames Britain After General's Assassination

Recent events have sparked a storm in Russia after the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces. The incident occurred on December 17 in Moscow, and since then, two key points have emerged. First, Ukrainian intelligence has claimed responsibility, labeling Kirillov a war criminal. Second, the Kremlin is annoyed by this truth and is using it as a propaganda opportunity. Russian officials have pointed the finger at Britain, blaming the "Anglo-Saxons" for the attack. A State Duma deputy, Andrey Gurulyov, urged retaliation against Western officials. Former President Dmitry Medvedev was outraged by a Times editorial that described the killing as a legitimate act of defense.

Prominent Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov also blamed Britain. He mentioned that Kirillov had been sanctioned by the UK and that his death was a classic British assassination. Military expert Igor Korotchenko suggested that British intelligence might have been involved in spying on Kirillov. This incident highlights Russia's historical obsession with blaming the "Anglo-Saxons" for various events. However, it also reveals the effectiveness of Ukraine's intelligence service in infiltrating Russia's security system. The Russian elite's denial of this reality shows their struggle to accept the consequences of their actions.

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