Kremlin dismisses drone threat to Zelenskyy plane as provocation

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov characterized the detention of a Ukrainian national with a drone and explosives as an 'ephemeral threat' and a provocation aimed at drawing the West into war. This is a continuation of established Russian disinformation patterns, but the specific framing signals an attempt to preempt escalation narratives. The incident's veracity and intent remain unclear, with Moscow's account unverified.