Kremlin official claims preemptive strike justification for 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Advisor Anton Kobyakov alleges Russia obtained documents proving Ukraine planned an invasion on March 8, 2022, framing the February 24 offensive as a preemptive measure. The claim lacks verifiable evidence and serves as a retrospective narrative adjustment to justify the initial invasion. This rhetoric continues the Kremlin's pattern of utilizing disinformation to frame the conflict as defensive.