Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Putin's Residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of launching a major drone attack targeting one of President Vladimir Putin's official residences in northwestern Russia's Novgorod region, specifically the Valdai residence. According to Lavrov, Ukrainian forces deployed 91 long-range drones overnight on December 28-29, 2025, but Russian air defenses intercepted all of them, resulting in no damage or casualties. Putin was not present at the location during the alleged incident.

Lavrov described the claimed assault as an act of "state terrorism" and stated that it would prompt Russia to revise its negotiating position in ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war. He emphasized that retaliatory measures have been prepared, though Russia intends to remain engaged in diplomacy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly rejected the allegations as a "complete fabrication" and "lies," suggesting the timing was deliberate to sabotage recent diplomatic progress. The claim emerged just one day after Zelensky's nearly three-hour meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, where discussions focused on a revised peace plan. That plan reportedly includes U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years, with extension options.

Zelensky highlighted on social media that Russia appears intent on undermining joint efforts with the Trump administration to achieve peace. Meanwhile, the White House described a subsequent phone call between Trump and Putin as "positive," with the Kremlin noting that Putin informed Trump about the alleged drone incident.

This disputed event underscores escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, amid intensified drone warfare and fragile negotiations involving international mediators. No independent evidence has confirmed the Russian claims, and Ukraine maintains the accusation serves as pretext for potential escalation.

Key Takeaways

• Russia claims Ukraine targeted Putin's Valdai residence with 91 drones, all intercepted with no harm.
• Ukraine denies involvement, calling it a fabrication to disrupt U.S.-backed peace efforts following Zelensky-Trump talks.
• The incident may alter Russia's stance in Ukraine war negotiations, with planned retaliation signaled.

Goodbye Zelensky.  ⚡

Go for it Zelensky

Recently, a small child asked Lavrov for a globe. Lavrov replied that he couldn't do so because he wanted to give the child the final version of the globe later.
It seems that certain forces in Ukraine and the West are very displeased with the latest version of the globe proposed by Lavrov and Putin.

Kremlin next

Must have been a large drone

 

1 minute ago, still kicking said:

 

Must have been a large drone

 

1 hour ago, connda said:

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Putin's Residence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of launching a major drone attack targeting one of President Vladimir Putin's official residences in northwestern Russia's Novgorod region, specifically the Valdai residence. According to Lavrov, Ukrainian forces deployed 91 long-range drones overnight on December 28-29, 2025, but Russian air defenses intercepted all of them, resulting in no damage or casualties. Putin was not present at the location during the alleged incident.

Lavrov described the claimed assault as an act of "state terrorism" and stated that it would prompt Russia to revise its negotiating position in ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war. He emphasized that retaliatory measures have been prepared, though Russia intends to remain engaged in diplomacy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly rejected the allegations as a "complete fabrication" and "lies," suggesting the timing was deliberate to sabotage recent diplomatic progress. The claim emerged just one day after Zelensky's nearly three-hour meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, where discussions focused on a revised peace plan. That plan reportedly includes U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine lasting 15 years, with extension options.

Zelensky highlighted on social media that Russia appears intent on undermining joint efforts with the Trump administration to achieve peace. Meanwhile, the White House described a subsequent phone call between Trump and Putin as "positive," with the Kremlin noting that Putin informed Trump about the alleged drone incident.

This disputed event underscores escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, amid intensified drone warfare and fragile negotiations involving international mediators. No independent evidence has confirmed the Russian claims, and Ukraine maintains the accusation serves as pretext for potential escalation.

Key Takeaways

• Russia claims Ukraine targeted Putin's Valdai residence with 91 drones, all intercepted with no harm.
• Ukraine denies involvement, calling it a fabrication to disrupt U.S.-backed peace efforts following Zelensky-Trump talks.
• The incident may alter Russia's stance in Ukraine war negotiations, with planned retaliation signaled.

 

 

Great timing 

 

what to believe is the truth here ? 

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

8 hours ago, bannork said:

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

For about 8 years or so the US politicians believed that Vlad is a good democratic guy who wanted to gave up all the Russian nukes to America soon.

What a wonderful art of fooling! Vlad is the greatest for sure.

Surely the headline should read Russia reports an unsuccessful  attempted drone strike,   hardly in a position to make accusations

perfect example of Russia propaganda and always happened before Zelensky meets Trump, this is so Russia propaganda style book and they have absolutely no evidence to support their claim. Putin has no intentions whatsoever to agree on the deal and seeing Trump ready to propose something to him that he couldn't deny, thus he resorts to this type of falsehood..

and here is the easy way out of the negotiations, all was prepared in advance and waiting for the perfect time to post it... the ""alleged"" attack that never took place and only one leader would believe the false claim, guess who???

 

Russia says Ukraine 'targeted' Putin's residence in attacks, will affect negotiations

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/russia-says-ukraine-targeted-putin-s-residence-in-attacks-will-affect-negotiations/vi-AA1TepgP?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=LCTS&cvid=6953369cca214e0a8a4495c6a882d47b&ei=10

 

“This alleged ‘residence strike’ story is a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war,” Zelensky wrote on X, adding, “Typical Russian lies.”

 

 You know who told me about it? President Putin,  555 Now Trump is all pizzzd off because he can not get credit for the Nobel Prize, that's what he told that Israel want be dictator guy

 

“It’s just interesting, again, the president’s willingness to just take the word of Vladimir Putin, someone who has lied time and again — not planning to invade your Ukraine, Russia is not targeting civilians, There was no Russian involvement in the downing of MH17 —

 

Trump Is ‘Very Angry’ About Alleged Attack on Vladimir Putin’s Home

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-very-angry-alleged-attack-195540721.html

 

Suck it up Putin , payback for the Ukrainian schools ,hospitals,civilian homes

you are bombing everyday.

 

regards worgeordie

 

9 hours ago, bannork said:

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

That's an awkward one.......🤫

Fake news there is no evidence of it, considering his home would be covered by CTV........

2 minutes ago, transam said:

9 hours ago, bannork said:

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

That's an awkward one.......🤫

I'd say Putin, Trump is just a stupid moron, anyway I'll move my magnets out of the rain, and see if I can get a 110% discount at my local shops......

4 minutes ago, brian69 said:

Fake news there is no evidence of it, considering his home would be covered by CTV........

Might have been one of his own..........🤫

Just now, transam said:

Might have been one of his own..........🤫

His own drone, or an activist against Putin ?

1 minute ago, brian69 said:

His own drone, or an activist against Putin ?

Anyone, possibly craving for a Big Mac.........

9 hours ago, bannork said:

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

it's a close tie

False flag.

A Putin specialty.

This for an audience of one. The reality tv star U.S. president.

This way as Putin wasn't going to budge at all on his negotiating position, he is persuading Trump to blame Zelinsky for the farcical "peace process" to break down, not him.

Not a very hard task as Trump loves Putin and detests Zelinsky.

13 minutes ago, transam said:

That's an awkward one.......🤫

I would say there is no contest for volume of lies.

In that Trump is history's greatest champion.

Putin I think lies in a much more masterful manner, so he wins that aspect.

35 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

Trump Is ‘Very Angry’ About Alleged Attack on Vladimir Putin’s Home

This is very interesting information, considering that large drones cannot fly without satellite coordination. It appears that Ukraine has secretly launched new satellites into space.

9 hours ago, bannork said:

Who is the world's greatest liar, Trump or Putin?

 

Trump claimed it was Putin, but he was later found to be lying.

Trump's public acceptance of Putin's account of a drone attack on Putin's residence whilst peace negotiations are running well in the US — despite Ukraine's firm denial and the absence of any independent evidence for the alleged drone attack— does suggest a receptiveness by Trump to Russian narratives that most sensible observers view as biased toward the aggressor. A typical trait of an autocratic leader.

 

Trump's alignment with Putin—whom the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for over alleged war crimes in Ukraine—has been criticised as reflective of autocratic tendencies, Trump exhibits "autocratic envy" and a shared affinity for strongman rule. While some view it as pragmatic realpolitik to broker deals, others see it as naive favouritism toward aggressors, prioritising personal rapport over evidence-based alliances.

What all of the "Putin Needs To Be Eliminated" AN crowd don't contemplate is that once a head of state of one of the world's primary Geo-political powers is assassinated, then the precedent is set.  All world leaders become potential targets.  As the old adage says, "Be careful what you wish for."  It's best for the entire world not to go down that path.

 

As far as Zelensky and Ukraine goes?  Stand-by! 

12 minutes ago, connda said:

What all of the "Putin Needs To Be Eliminated" AN crowd don't contemplate is that once a head of state of one of the world's primary Geo-political powers is assassinated, then the precedent is set.  All world leaders become potential targets.  As the old adage says, "Be careful what you wish for."  It's best for the entire world not to go down that path.

 

As far as Zelensky and Ukraine goes?  Stand-by! 

Straw man garbage.

There has been no trend of anti-Putin people here or anywhere favoring murdering him.

On the other hand, Putin has been trying to murder Zelinskyy since the start of his 2022 invasion.

You've picked as a side, that's for sure.

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

False flag.

A Putin specialty.

This for an audience of one. The reality tv star U.S. president.

This way as Putin wasn't going to budge at all on his negotiating position, he is persuading Trump to blame Zelinsky for the farcical "peace process" to break down, not him.

Not a very hard task as Trump loves Putin and detests Zelinsky.

What's to be gained from a false flag for Putin? Winning in all aspects of the war so there's no need. Still you might be right but there will be intelligence if they were launched including satellite tracking data. I opened a thread before I noticed this one. There's a chance that Zelenskyy had no prior knowledge of this if it has indeed occurred. As for destabalising peace talks peace isn't going to happen unless Zelenskyy gives up the  territory Putin wants and will eventually take and moves away from any sort of NATO involvement. 

3 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

What's to be gained from a false flag for Putin? Winning in all aspects of the war so there's no need. Still you might be right but there will be intelligence if they were launched including satellite tracking data. I opened a thread before I noticed this one. There's a chance that Zelenskyy had no prior knowledge of this if it has indeed occurred. As for destabalising peace talks peace isn't going to happen unless Zelenskyy gives up the  territory Putin wants and will eventually take and moves away from any sort of NATO involvement. 

 

It is just stupid accusations after bombing Kiev and power station throughout Christmas and also thinking of how many assassination attempts have they tried on Zelensky ? 

 

Why isn’t Putin a legitimate target? Or any official buildings in Russia? It is a frickin war going on

 

and to be honest, it is what we like to believe and nothing else, but it is a good timing to make sure there is no deal 

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

What's to be gained from a false flag for Putin?

Are you serious? Russia is the master of the false flag. They even killed 300 of there own people to help the scumbag Putin take power. Trump spoke of Nigerian scum when he bombed north western Nigeria. He was talking to Russia scum on the phone on Sunday. 

 

History lesson:

A series of explosions in September 1999 destroyed apartment buildings in Moscow, Buinaksk, and Volgodonsk, killing over 300 civilians. Russian authorities blamed Chechen terrorists, using the attacks to justify resuming the Second Chechen War and boosting Vladimir Putin's rise to power. Critics, including exiled figures like Alexander Litvinenko and journalist David Satter, allege it was an FSB-orchestrated false flag. Key evidence includes the Ryazan incident, where FSB agents were caught planting hexogen (the same explosive) in another building but claimed it was a "training exercise." Investigations were curtailed, and independent inquiries blocked, leaving it unproven but with substantial circumstantial suspicion.