"They should be treated quite soberly, but they should not be ignored either," he said. "Maybe they are trying to add tension in society, to create certain moods that are beneficial because such information is published," he added.
Earlier, the media reported that the Ukrainian authorities were developing plans to attack Moscow in February. The move was later postponed at the request of the U.S. government, according to reports. The Russian government has denied the reports, saying that the plans were never finalized.