{
  "id": 12884229,
  "title": "The More Russia Denies Plans To Attack Europe, The More Likely It Is Preparing One — Sybiha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/the-more-russia-denies-plans-to-attack-europe-the-more-likely-it-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/the-more-russia-denies-plans-to-attack-europe-the-more-likely-it-is-preparing-one-sybiha/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned that the more Russian authorities deny their intention to attack other European countries, the more serious the threat should be perceived by allies. This claim comes after Russian officials repeatedly denied plans for an invasion of Ukraine prior to the full-scale invasion in 2022. Sybiha stated that throughout 2021 and early 2022, Russian officials publicly denied preparing an attack on Ukraine. In response to the ongoing attacks and intimidation tactics, Sybiha urged Ukraine's partners to increase pressure on Russia and provide more support to Kyiv. He emphasized the need to stop Putin before he can carry out his \"criminal plans.\" Russia's use of hybrid attacks against European nations has been aimed at intimidating their populations and swaying public opinion in favor of Ukraine, according to Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the President. Podoliak also noted that giving in to Moscow's demands would not diminish the level of threats and could potentially lead to further escalation.",
  "summary": "The more actively Russian authorities deny the possibility of an attack on other European countries, the more seriously allies should take this threat. Before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian officials also repeatedly claimed Moscow had no plans for an attack. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated this on X, UATV English relays. The head of the Foreign Ministry recalled that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian FM Sybiha warns Russia's denial of attack plans increases threat perception.",
    "Russian officials denied Ukraine invasion prior to 2022, mirroring past denials.",
    "Hybrid attacks aim to intimidate European populations and sway public opinion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}