Russia is reportedly focusing on coverage of unrest in France while remaining silent on Ukrainian strikes within its own borders. Over the weekend, Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks to date, targeting St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad Oblast. However, viewers of Russian television would be unaware of these events due to a deliberate media blackout. According to independent Russian media outlet Možem objasnit, state-controlled television channels completely ignored the incidents in St. Petersburg. This selective reporting highlights a clear disparity in how Russia portrays the conflict, emphasizing foreign issues while suppressing information about attacks on Russian territory. The omission raises questions about the Kremlin’s attempts to control the narrative and shape public opinion regarding the war in Ukraine. The extent of damage and casualties in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast remains largely unconfirmed due to this lack of independent reporting from within Russia.