The russian ministry of defense stated that “Kyiv, with the support of certain European countries, undertook a number of provocative actions to disrupt the negotiations initiated by Russia”. This was reported by russian media on May 27.
In particular, it was reported that 1,465 drones were shot down over russian territory. Another 866 — over the occupied territories of Ukraine. It was claimed that “more Western-made rocket munitions” are allegedly being used as well.
The russian defense ministry also stated that in response, strikes were carried out “on military facilities and enterprises of Ukraine’s military-industrial complex”.
Deputy Permanent Representative of russia to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy also stated that russia had requested a UN meeting, accusing “a number of European states” of trying “to hinder the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis”.