Overview
- Russia alleges Ukraine sent 91 long‑range drones toward President Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence in the Novgorod region, saying all were intercepted with no casualties or damage.
- Ukraine rejects the allegation as a fabrication meant to disrupt diplomacy and urges proof, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha saying almost a day later that no plausible evidence has been provided.
- The Kremlin says it will not leave U.S.-led negotiations but will harden its position, and Russian officials claim retaliatory targets and timing for strikes have been set.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said Putin informed him of the alleged incident and that he was “very angry,” while leaders in India and Pakistan voiced concern over the reported targeting.
- Russian hardliners, including Dmitry Medvedev, issued personal threats against Volodymyr Zelensky, and independent verification of the claimed attack on the residence has not emerged.