2023-10-30 23:01:00
Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of having fomented the assault, the day before, of an airport in Dagestan by demonstrators visibly looking for Israelis, and called on its security services to take ” strong measures” in retaliation. “The events that occurred last night in Makhachkala were provoked, including through social networks, notably from Ukraine, by agents of Western special services,” declared the Russian president during a government meeting devoted to the ‘incident.
The Ukrainians, “under the leadership of their Western bosses, are trying to provoke pogroms in Russia,” he accused. He also pointed out the role of the United States, rival of Russia and unfailing support of kyiv in the conflict against Moscow. “Without success on the battlefield, (the United States) wants to divide us, as far as Russia is concerned, from within, to weaken us and sow confusion,” he lambasted on Russian television .
Putin calls for “firm measures” from his security services
In response to the Sunday evening assault on Makhachkala airport by a crowd of men visibly looking for Israelis, Vladimir Putin also demanded a firm response from his security services on Monday. “I would like to draw the attention of officials of all regions, heads of law enforcement agencies and special services to the need to take firm, timely and clear measures to protect the Russian constitutional order,” he said. -he demanded, without specifying what measures these were.
In total, the police of the Republic of Dagestan, with a Muslim majority, have arrested 83 individuals since Sunday and carried out “more than 50 searches”, they announced in a press release Monday evening. “The operational situation in the region is under the control of law enforcement,” she assured.
Washington denies accusations
The United States on Monday sharply rejected Russia’s accusations of interference by Ukraine and the West. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, quipped: “How cute. […] Classic Russian rhetoric, when something goes wrong in your country, you blame someone else,” he lambasted, asserting: “The West has nothing to do with it. »
“I saw their comments blaming Ukraine and they are absurd […] We think they should instead hold those responsible accountable,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters. “We call on the Russian authorities to publicly condemn these violent demonstrations and to ensure the safety of Israelis and Jews in Russia,” added the spokesperson for American diplomacy.
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