Overview
- The UAE Foreign Ministry called the reported targeting of Vladimir Putin’s residence a “deplorable attack” and warned it threatens security and stability.
- Abu Dhabi affirmed solidarity with the Russian president, government and people, reiterating its rejection of violence.
- Russia alleges Ukraine launched 91 drones at the Novgorod residence overnight on Dec. 28–29, and says air defenses destroyed them without casualties or damage.
- Ukraine has denied carrying out the operation, and the claims have not been independently verified in the available reports.
- Moscow characterized the alleged strike as occurring during intensive negotiations on the conflict, heightening diplomatic sensitivity around the episode.