[HIGHLIGHTS] A pretext for escalation and the assassination of Zelensky. How do Ukrainians explain the incident targeting the Kremlin?

Ukraine was quick to deny responsibility for the incident and insist it would not fight Russia or assassinate Putin outside its borders. Many Ukrainians associate the "targeting of the Kremlin" with Russia's quest for victory before the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

From a military point of view, Ukrainians see the "Kremlin targeting narrative" as a pretext for Russia to escalate and use more dangerous and deadly types of weapons. "Russia masters the approach of assassination, Zelensky and his entourage are a severe headache for Russia," political analyst Oleksandr Polozov says.