Russia has accused Ukraine of launching drone attacks targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
The drones targeted Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was reported as saying by Russian news agency Sputnik.
According to Lavrov, Ukraine used 91 drones to execute the attack, all of which were destroyed by the Russian air defence systems.
He further remarked that such “reckless” actions will not go unanswered. Lavrov reportedly claimed that targets for retaliatory strikes and the timing of their execution by the Russian Armed Forces have been determined.
The Foreign Minister also stated that Russia’s negotiating position will be revised given “Ukraine’s shift to a policy of state terrorism”.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has staunchly denied these claims via a detailed post on his official ‘X’ account. He stated, “Russia is at it again, using dangerous statements to undermine all achievements of our shared diplomatic efforts with President Trump’s team. We keep working together to bring peace closer.”
Further stating that alleged “residence strike” is a fabricated account by Russia so that the country can justify more additional attacks on Ukraine.
“This alleged “residence strike” story is a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war.”
Russia is at it again, using dangerous statements to undermine all achievements of our shared diplomatic efforts with President Trump’s team. We keep working together to bring peace closer.
This alleged “residence strike” story is a complete fabrication intended to justify…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 29, 2025
Zelenskyy termed Russian allegations as “typical Russian lies” and highlighted that the Russians have already targeted Kyiv in the past, including the Cabinet of Ministers building.
Doubling down on his stance, the President outlined that unlike Russia, Ukraine does not take actions that undermine diplomacy.
“It is critical that the world doesn’t stay silent now. We cannot allow Russia to undermine the work on achieving a lasting peace”, Zelenskyy remarked.
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