Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence, says Russia

30-Dec-2025

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Russia on Dec 29 accused Ukraine of attempting to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northern Russia, a claim Kyiv strongly denied, calling it fabricated and aimed at justifying further Russian strikes and undermining peace efforts, news agency Reuters reported.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting the presidential residence in the Novgorod region.

According to Lavrov, Russian air defences intercepted and destroyed 91 long-range drones, and there were no casualties or material damage.

He described the alleged incident as "state terrorism" and warned that Russia would respond.

Ukraine categorically rejected the accusation. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed it as "another round of lies," saying Moscow was attempting to sabotage diplomatic progress and create a pretext for new attacks on Kyiv.