US EditionZelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence
Russia claims it intercepted 91 drones targeting Putin's residence and plans retaliatory strikes as Ukraine denies the attack, calling it a fabrication to derail 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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Ukraine considers the Russian claim of a drone attack on a Vladimir Putin residence as an attempt to sabotage the growing understanding between Kiev and Washington, said Volodimir Zelenski on Tuesday, as Russian attacks continued. "This is because there was quite a successful conversation and a positive meeting of our teams during the month, including my meeting with President Trump," the Ukrainian leader explained, stating that the first docume…
Russia dismisses calls for evidence as doubt mounts against alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence
International observers are raising questions about Russia’s claim that Ukrainian drones attacked Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s residence, but the Kremlin said no evidence will be forthcoming. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rebuked a reporter on Tuesday for asking when material evidence of the alleged drone attack would be provided, calling the query “insane.” “I don’t think there should be any evidence if such a massive drone attack is be…
Ukraine accuses Russia of lying about Putin Residence attack
Russia has refused to provide any evidence to back up its claim that Ukraine tried to attack one of Vladimir Putin's homes with drones, while Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said western allies had been able to verify that the allegation was fake.
Russia claims Ukraine attacked Putin's country residence with dozens of drones, but offers no evidence. Ukraine says Russia is spreading lies and wants to destroy Ukraine's ties with the US. What are we to believe now? "Many questions remain," says Russia correspondent Geert Groot Koerkamp.
Moscow kills the accusation against Ukraine despite inconsistencies. Kiev rejects it. Negotiations for a peace solution are becoming even more difficult.
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