In fresh days, however, a fresh component appeared in the Kremlin's narrative. A spokesperson for Dmitri Pieskov, commenting on yesterday's alleged attacks on president Putin's residence, stated that Russia must change its approach to peace talks. It is worth noting that the attack itself remains a question of doubt. There is no independent confirmation, and in the past the Kremlin has frequently utilized akin incidents as pretexts to exacerbate rhetoric and justify political action.
