Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Attack on Putin's Residence
Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that the Ukrainian leadership attempted to evade responsibility for an attack on the official residence of President Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod region, which occurred in December 2025.
Consensus
- A drone attack occurred on December 29, 2025, targeting President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod Oblasts.
- Russia claims the attack was carried out by Ukrainian forces using 91 drones.
- All drones were reportedly destroyed by Russian defense systems.
- Russian officials assert Ukraine's involvement in the attack is evident.
- Ukrainian officials, particularly in the circle around President Zelensky, attempted to deny responsibility.
- Russia alleges that NATO satellite data and navigation support were used to guide the drones.
Points of divergence
- President Putin stated that Ukraine knew he was not present at the residence during the attack, but the reason for this knowledge remains unclear. — vm
- Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, said Moscow would not exit negotiations but would reconsider its position after the attack. — vm
- Mikhail Galuzin stated that Ukraine's attempt to avoid responsibility was made by those in Zelensky's inner circle. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry stated about Ukraine's attempt to avoid responsibility for the attack on Putin's residence — Коммерсантъ
- Galuzin accused Kyiv of trying to evade responsibility for attack on Putin's residence — Вечерняя Москва
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