Russia Alleges Thwarted Ukrainian Attack on Navy Day Parade Targeting Putin and Belousov on July 28

Aug 6, 2024, 05:17 AM

Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, were allegedly targeted by Ukrainian special services for an attack during the Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg on July 28, 2024. The Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly contacted the U.S. Department of Defense, requesting intervention to prevent the attack. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov and state television confirmed the suspicions, which led to a call from Belousov to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The planned attack was ultimately thwarted. According to Militarnyi, Washington perceived the threat seriously.