Russia Claims All 91 Drones Destroyed Before Reaching Putin’s Residence

Russia claims that all 91 drones allegedly launched by Ukraine were destroyed before reaching President Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. US President Donald Trump, informed of the incident by Putin, expressed his anger about what he characterized as poorly timed aggression.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov provided details of the alleged assault, stating that the long-range unmanned aerial vehicles were launched during overnight hours. Despite the successful interception, Moscow has warned of retaliation and threatened to reconsider its position on peace negotiations.
Trump’s remarks to reporters emphasized his concern about targeting leadership residences during sensitive peace negotiations. He acknowledged Ukraine’s military capabilities but suggested that attacks on a world leader’s home represent a different level of action that undermines diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian President Zelensky firmly denied the allegations, calling them fabricated propaganda designed to sabotage peace efforts. He suggested Russia might be creating a false narrative to justify future attacks on Ukrainian government infrastructure and to derail diplomatic progress.
The dispute threatens recent gains in peace negotiations, particularly after Trump and Zelensky’s meeting produced positive signals. Putin’s subsequent call with Trump, during which the Kremlin indicated Russia would reassess its negotiating approach, shows the controversy’s immediate impact.