The Kremlin refutes claims of involvement in arson attacks targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s properties, as three men with Ukrainian connections face charges.
The Kremlin has firmly denied any involvement in recent arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
This denial follows reports that British security officials are investigating potential Russian connections to the incidents.
Between May 8 and May 12, 2025, three separate fires occurred in North London: one at a car previously owned by Starmer, and two at residences associated with him.
No injuries were reported. Subsequently, three men with Ukrainian ties, Roman Lavrynovych (21), Petro Pochynok (34), and Stanislav Carpiuc (26), were charged in connection with the attacks.
Lavrynovych faces three counts of arson with intent to endanger life, while Pochynok and Carpiuc are charged with conspiracy to commit arson.
All three are being held without bail pending a court appearance on June 6.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the allegations during a press briefing, stating, “London tends to suspect Russia of anything bad that happens in the UK.
As a rule, all these suspicions are groundless, unsubstantiated and often laughable.”
While UK authorities have not publicly confirmed any direct Russian involvement, the Crown Prosecution Service’s Counter Terrorism Division is handling the case, indicating the potential seriousness of the threat.
The investigation continues as officials seek to determine the motives behind the attacks and any possible connections to foreign entities.
