KYIV, Dec 30 (BBC): President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack over Sunday night using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin's state residence in Russia's northwestern Novgorod region.
Russia said it would now review its position in peace negotiations. It is not yet clear where Putin was at the time of the alleged attack.
Zelensky dismissed the claim as "typical Russian lies", intended to give the Kremlin an excuse to continue attacks on Ukraine.
He said that Russia had previously targeted government buildings in Kyiv, and warned that its latest claim could signal further strikes on Ukraine.
"Everyone must be vigilant now. Absolutely everyone. A strike may be launched on the capital," Zelensky told journalists on Monday, adding that Russia's comments were a "threat".
He said Russia was "looking for reasons" to continue its attacks on Ukraine and that it saw progress towards a ceasefire as a "failure".
Zelensky added on X: "It is critical that the world doesn't stay silent now. We cannot allow Russia to undermine the work on achieving a lasting peace."
Kyiv denies drone attack on Putin's residence
FE Team | Published: December 30, 2025 21:51:24
Kyiv denies drone attack on Putin's residence
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