Moscow's mood turned to fury; Russia blames NATO, mainly the U.S. and U.K.; bomber damage is minor militarily but a political blow.

Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:

1. What is the general mood in Moscow following the Ukrainian attack on Russian military bases?

2. Who does Russia believe was behind the operation—the Ukrainians alone, or were there other external actors involved?

3. How significant is the damage to Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, and what are the broader implications?

Pepe Escobar:

1. The mood in Moscow shifted from shock to silent fury within 24 hours, with a growing consensus that a strong response is necessary.

2. Russian intelligence and officials widely believe it was a NATO-backed operation led by the U.S. and U.K., specifically involving CIA and MI6 elements, with Ukraine acting as an executor.

3. At most five TU-95 bombers may have been damaged, which is less than 10% of Russia’s strategic fleet—militarily minor but politically humiliating, especially under the context of the New START Treaty.