Overview
- Russian officials say 91 long-range drones targeted a presidential residence in the Novgorod region and were all intercepted, yet they have declined to provide physical evidence and labeled the episode terrorism.
- Ukraine flatly denies any attack and demands proof, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga calling the claim fabricated and a French presidential source saying partners found no solid evidence after checks.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov says Russia’s negotiating posture will become tougher, offers no details on what will change, and maintains Moscow will keep talking primarily with the United States.
- President Vladimir Putin signed a decree authorizing mass recruitment of reservists to protect critical infrastructure, a move presented as a response to increased drone threats.
- The White House confirmed a call between Presidents Trump and Putin about Ukraine, while Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Trump was consternated by the alleged attack and Trump voiced concern without offering verification.