Overview
- Russia alleges Ukraine launched 91 long‑range drones at President Vladimir Putin’s Novgorod residence, saying air defenses destroyed all of them with no casualties or damage.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects the allegation as a complete fabrication intended to derail negotiations and to justify further Russian strikes, including on Kyiv.
- U.S. President Donald Trump says he was very angry after Putin informed him of the alleged attack, pledges to review U.S. intelligence, and acknowledges it is possible the incident did not occur.
- Moscow labels the reported operation “state terrorism,” warns its negotiating posture will be reviewed, and signals the right to respond, though talks are not being abandoned.
- India’s Narendra Modi voices deep concern and urges focus on diplomacy, while Pakistan and the UAE condemn the reported targeting and express solidarity with Russia.