Child’s death in Moscow Region, discussions on fuel imports: topics of Kremlin’s briefing

Kremlin addresses child’s death in drone attack, fuel imports, and Starmer's departure

MOSCOW — Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the death of a child in a drone attack in the Moscow Region, discussions with other countries on potential fuel imports, and the resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to TASS.

In a briefing on Tuesday, Peskov said the child’s death in Yegoryevsk was the result of the Kiev regime’s actions, calling on the international community to pay attention to crimes against the civilian population. “Civilians are suffering, and children are dying. This is the result of the actions of the Kiev regime. Everyone must know this and remember this,” he said. TASS reported that Peskov took the opportunity to draw the international community’s attention to these criminal acts.

Coverage comparison

TASS, the Russian state news agency, provided the only coverage of the briefing seen in this article. The agency reported on the main topics of the briefing: the child’s death, fuel imports, and other issues such as Starmer’s resignation and threats against Belarus.

In the same Tuesday briefing, Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet with Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein. The president’s schedule was expected to be busy, though without major public events, and an international phone call was scheduled for later.

On the fuel situation, Peskov declined to disclose which countries Russia was in contact with over potential fuel imports, saying, “For obvious reasons, we will not discuss this.” He added that if agreements on fuel supplies were reached at reasonable prices, it would be another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at curbing panic-driven demand. A package of measures to stabilize the fuel market was being discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who was handling the issues daily.

In a previous briefing, reported by TASS on Monday, Peskov addressed fuel prices, Starmer’s resignation, and Zelensky’s threats against Belarus.

Key claims

• The child’s death in Yegoryevsk was caused by a drone attack, which Peskov attributed to the Kiev regime’s actions.

• The Kremlin called on the international community to pay attention to the Kiev regime’s crimes against civilians.

• The Russian government is taking measures to address fuel prices, including coordinating with oil companies and discussing a package of measures to stabilize the fuel market.

• The Kremlin will not disclose which countries it is in contact with over potential fuel imports.

• British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned. Peskov said Starmer did nothing for Russia-UK relations, and doubted the next prime minister would deviate from his policy.

• Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko plan to hold a conversation soon, which Peskov said would be a good opportunity to discuss Zelensky’s threats against Belarus.

• Russia is confident that the Belarusian leadership is capable of ensuring national sovereignty.

• Moscow and Belgrade discussed the sale of Gazprom’s share in Serbia’s national oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS).