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Escalating Tensions: Russia Claims Attack on Putin's Residence – Zelenskyy Calls it "Lies"

Published December 29, 2025, 17:01
Escalating Tensions: Russia Claims Attack on Putin's Residence – Zelenskyy Calls it "Lies"

Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, all drones were intercepted without causing damage or injuries. Russia threatens to retaliate for the attack and reassess its negotiating position. Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Russia's claims as "lies," accusing Moscow of attempting to undermine peace talks and prepare the ground for new attacks, particularly on Kyiv. According to the Kremlin, Donald Trump was reportedly "shocked" by the information about the attack.