Russian security officials have issued a statement blaming Ukraine for the car explosion that killed the daughter of a prominent Russian philosopher, also known as Putin's "brain."
The Ukrainian side has denied any involvement in the incident, which could further escalate tensions between the two countries.
Russian investigators have announced that journalist Daria, the daughter of Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin, died when a car exploded outside Moscow on the evening of the 20th.
Mr. Dugin is said to have influenced President Putin's foreign policy, and is also called "Mr. Putin's brain" by the Western media. .
The Russian security agency FSB (Federal Security Service) issued a statement on the 22nd about this incident, saying that it was ``prepared and executed by Ukrainian intelligence agencies.''
FSB officials say the suspect, born in 1979, is a Ukrainian woman who entered Russia last month and left for Estonia after committing the crime.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to Daria's family, saying, "A vile and cruel crime took Daria's life. She is devoted to her people and country, and to Russia." I have shown that I am a patriot by my actions," he praised Dahlia.
Regarding this incident, an adviser to the Ukrainian President Podoljak said, "Ukraine was not involved," and there is a risk that tensions between the two countries will further increase.