The head of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matvienko, said that Russia is not considering the scenario of «kidnapping» the president of Ukraine. According to her, such actions allegedly do not correspond to the style of Russian politics.
Matvienko's statement about Zelensky
Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko stated that Russia does not plan to take any actions related to the possible abduction of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.
She stressed that, in her words, such methods «are not the style» of the Russian state.
Comparison with the US and Maduro
In her statement, Matviyenko drew a parallel with the actions of the United States against the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.
She noted that Russia does not act in such scenarios and stressed that the country considers itself «self-respecting and respected in the world».
Context of the statement
Such statements by Russian officials come against the backdrop of the ongoing war against Ukraine and information campaigns.
They are often accompanied by political assessments and attempts to contrast Russia's actions with those of other states.
Conclusion.
Matvienko's statement is part of the public rhetoric of the Russian authorities aimed at shaping their own position in the international information space. At the same time, it does not contain any confirmed facts about real plans or actions.
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