In a developing story tied to the Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Russia claimed on Tuesday that Ukraine launched a drone strike on Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. Zelensky denied the attack, while Moscow said the drones were intercepted.
The claims come as diplomacy seeks to shape the negotiating landscape around Ukraine-Russia talks. Former President Donald Trump said he was ‘very angry’ about the report, telling reporters that Putin had told him of the incident. The White House later referenced a positive call between the two leaders during the ongoing US-Ukraine negotiations.
Zelensky dismissed the claim as ‘typical Russian lies’ and urged the world not to stay silent; Lavrov countered that the drones were intercepted, suggesting the Russian negotiating position could be revised. Some outlets noted that such claims could influence the dynamics of talks, though no independent verification had been established at the time of reporting.
The story underscores the fragile backdrop of diplomacy as Kyiv and Moscow seek a path to peace amid ongoing tensions.