Russia Accuses Ukraine of Trying to Disrupt Elections With Western Financial, Intelligence Support

Russia's Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of attempting to disrupt elections with financial and intelligence support from Western countries, according to Anadolu Agency. The ministry said 41 people were killed and 338 injured over the past week, accusing Kyiv of attacks on civilian infrastructure.

The report did not specify which elections the ministry was referring to, or detail what evidence Russia presented to support the claim of Western financial and intelligence backing.

Casualty figures not independently verified

Anadolu Agency's report did not indicate whether the casualty figures cited by the Foreign Ministry have been independently verified, nor did it specify the locations of the alleged attacks on civilian infrastructure.

It also did not include a response from Ukrainian officials to the accusations, or from the Western governments Russia suggested were providing support to Kyiv.

The claims come amid a broader pattern of accusations exchanged between Moscow and Kyiv over responsibility for strikes on civilian and infrastructure targets throughout the war, with each side regularly disputing the other's characterization of events.

Further details on the specific incidents referenced and any independent assessment of the claims were not included in the available report.