Lavrov Threatens After Alleged Drone Attack on Putin; Warns of Harsh Russian Response / Zelenskyy: It Is a Lie

The Russian foreign minister said that Kyiv launched a drone attack against the Russian president’s official state residence in the Novgorod region on the night leading into December 29.

According to Rokna, citing CNN, Lavrov stated today that Kyiv carried out a drone attack targeting the official residence of the Russian president in the Novgorod region during the night of December 29.

He added that Russia would reconsider its position in negotiations “in light of the final shift of the Kyiv regime toward a policy of state terrorism.”

Lavrov further said that the objectives and timing of Russia’s retaliatory strike following the attack on Putin’s official residence have been determined.

Zelenskyy: These Are Lies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reacting to the remarks, said that Russia is preparing the ground for an attack on government buildings in Kyiv.

Zelenskyy also rejected any direct Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence, stating: “These are lies.”

Ukraine denied Russia’s claim that one of Vladimir Putin’s residences was targeted in a recent drone attack, calling the allegation baseless.

Ukrainian officials said the country’s military targets only legitimate military objectives and does not strike private or residential locations.

Russian authorities had earlier reported that a drone was intercepted near a location linked to President Putin, but provided no detailed information.

The claim comes amid an escalation of drone and missile attacks between Russia and Ukraine in recent weeks.

Both sides accuse each other of intensifying the conflict by carrying out attacks beyond the front lines.