Kremlin has refused to share evidence of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on a Putin residence, saying the threat was neutralised, while warning Moscow will harden its stance in peace talks
The Kremlin said on Tuesday it would not share evidence to back its claim of a Ukrainian drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, arguing that all the drones were intercepted and that such matters are usually handled by the military.
“I don’t think there should be any evidence if such a massive drone attack is being carried out, which, thanks to the well-coordinated work of the air defence system, was shot down,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists during a call.
Peskov added that Russia would “toughen” its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine in response to the alleged attack, a claim that has been firmly denied by Kyiv.
What were Russia’s accusations against Ukraine?
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Ukraine launched
91 long-range drones overnight targeting President Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region of northwestern Russia. Following the alleged strike, Moscow said it would reconsider its position in peace talks. Putin’s whereabouts at the time remain unclear.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically denied the accusation, calling it a “fabrication” aimed at undermining ongoing efforts toward peace.
Zelenskyy brushed off the accusation as “typical Russian lies”, saying it was designed to justify further attacks on Ukraine. He also pointed out that Russia itself has repeatedly targeted government buildings in Kyiv.
Additionally, Ukraine has also expressed “disappointment and concern” over statements issued by India, Pakistan, and the UAE that voiced worries about an alleged attack, with Ukraine’s foreign ministry stressing that “no such attack happened.”
Taking to X, Zelenskyy urged the international community not to fall for Moscow’s narrative.
“It is critical that the world doesn’t stay silent now. We cannot allow Russia to undermine the work on achieving a lasting peace, ” he wrote.
Zelenskyy sees chance for peace, but only with US support
The claim comes just a day after US‑Ukraine talks in Florida, where Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed a revised peace plan aimed at ending the war. Following the meeting, Zelenskyy told Fox News there was a “possibility to finish this war” in 2026, but stressed that continued US support is essential.
“My feelings of President Trump’s sanctions and economical steps, shows that he’s ready for very strong steps,” Zelenskyy said. “In this situation, the United States can move the situation to peace quicker.”
He was also candid about Putin’s stance: “I don’t trust Putin and he doesn’t want success for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy added.
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