Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday denied Russia’s claims that Kyiv carried out a drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, calling the allegation an attempt by Moscow to obstruct peace talks and justify new attacks against Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Ukraine had launched 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday night, allegedly targeting Putin’s state residence in the northwestern Novgorod region. Russia also announced that it would reassess its position in peace negotiations following this alleged incident. It remains unclear where Putin was at the time of the supposed attack.
Zelensky dismissed these claims as “typical Russian lies,” designed to give the Kremlin a pretext to continue its aggression against Ukraine. He stressed that Russia had previously targeted government buildings in Kyiv and warned that the latest accusations could signal new attacks.
“Everyone must be vigilant now. Absolutely everyone. An attack could strike the capital,” Zelensky told reporters on Monday, adding that Moscow’s statements constitute a direct threat.
In a post on the platform X, the Ukrainian president emphasized that Russia is seeking reasons to continue the war and views any progress toward a ceasefire as a failure. “It is essential that the world does not remain silent now. We cannot allow Russia to undermine the work to achieve a lasting peace,” he wrote.
