US EditionZelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence
Russia claims 91 Ukrainian drones targeted Putin’s Novgorod residence; Ukraine denies and warns Russia may use this to justify strikes on Kyiv, amid ongoing US-led peace talks.
- On December 29, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied Russia's claim that Ukraine tried to strike Vladimir Putin's Valdai state residence, calling it a fabrication after meeting US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid US-led peace talks.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones at the Valdai residence and Russia will "revise its negotiating position" while staying in talks.
- Russia's Defense Ministry reported it shot down 89 drones nationwide, including 18 over the Novgorod region, while Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, unusually announced 91 drones destroyed with no casualties.
- The accusation has threatened to derail delicate peace negotiations as Russian officials say targets have been selected and timing determined by the Russian Armed Forces, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Moscow may justify strikes "most likely on Kyiv".
- Zelenskyy said after Sunday talks with Donald Trump that they reached about 90% agreement on a draft 20-point peace plan, stressing, `Without security guarantees, this war cannot be considered truly over`.
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Putin claims Ukraine attacked his residence, denting hopes for peace
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of trying to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence, although it provided no evidence to back up an assertion that Kyiv dismissed as baseless and designed to undermine peace negotiations.
Russia has escalated the war today by accusing Ukraine of a direct attack on Putin's residence. Ukraine flatly denies the accusations. But would Ukraine – or other actors – even go after Putin's head?
According to Moscow, Ukraine attacks a residence of the Kremlin chief with drones. Selenskyy, on the other hand, speaks of a "pure invention" of Russia. US President Trump finds clear words for the alleged attack.
Lavrov claims that "this kind of reckless action will not go unanswered" and advances that Moscow will launch bombings against Ukraine
Zelensky called Moscow's accusations a lie and an undermining of diplomatic efforts to end the war. Putin informed Trump, who was reportedly outraged.
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