Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Ukraine tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in Russia’s Novgorod region. He claimed that Ukraine launched 91 long-range drones at the residence over December 28 and 29. Lavrov described the action as “reckless” and called it “state terrorism.” He warned that Russia would respond and said that targets for retaliatory strikes had already been identified.
It is not known whether Putin was at the residence during the alleged attack. Lavrov also said that the incident comes at a time when there were discussions about a possible Ukrainian peace deal. He added that Russia would continue talks but that its negotiating position would now be reassessed.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly rejected the Russian claims. He called them “lies” and accused Russia of trying to create a reason to strike government buildings in Kyiv.
The claims come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of breaking agreements and preparing for further military actions. Analysts say such accusations are likely to make any peace negotiations more difficult, as trust between the two countries is already very low.
This expanded version keeps the tone very clear and human, adds context about the ongoing conflict, and explains why the claims matter without making it complicated.
