Can Russia really strike the government district in Kyiv? An expert shares their insights.

The Russian Federation indeed has the capability to strike the government quarter in Kyiv. However, this would signify crossing real "red lines."

This was stated in a comment to the YouTube channel RBC-Ukraine by the Executive Director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, Dmytro Zhmaylo.

According to him, Russia can genuinely target the government quarter. But this would mean crossing not the fictitious "red lines" that Moscow draws, but real "red lines."

"Such capabilities exist, and our leadership is prepared for this. Are they ready to go all in? I believe that after the 'Kedr' or 'Oreshnik,' they will take a pause to exert pressure on our Western partners diplomatically. Therefore, the likelihood always remains, both for strikes on Kyiv and for medium-range ballistic strikes," Zhmaylo explained.

In his view, Russia may not possess the audacity to carry out such a strike.

"Most likely, they will do it in a measured way. They certainly have the capacity for two or three massive strikes, as we observed earlier this week," he emphasized.

Recall that yesterday it became known that the Verkhovna Rada canceled the meeting scheduled for this Friday, November 22. Additionally, the parliamentary apparatus has been transitioned to remote work.

Information circulated online suggesting that this decision is related to the threat of a Russian strike.