Zelenskyy says strike on Kyiv government buildings probable after ‘another lie’ from Kremlin

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 50% complete by Luke HardingDecember 29, 2025 at 02:02 PM
Zelenskyy says strike on Kyiv government buildings probable after ‘another lie’ from Kremlin
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of sabotaging peace talks and planning attacks on Kyiv government buildings after the Kremlin claimed Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin's residence with drones. Zelenskyy dismissed the claim as a lie, anticipating a scandal following his meeting with Donald Trump, where they discussed a peace plan. Sergei Lavrov stated Russia would review its negotiating position and retaliate against Ukraine, claiming 91 drones were shot down and accusing Ukraine of "state terrorism." Zelenskyy said the US offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, subject to votes in both countries' parliaments, but the future of the Donbas region remains unresolved. He emphasized the need for international monitors to ensure security in a postwar Ukraine.

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Key Claims (10)

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Trump claimed a deal to end the war was “closer than ever”.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

Lavrov claimed Ukraine had tried to hit Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

quote — Sergei Lavrov100% confidence

US had offered “strong” security guarantees to Ukraine for 15 years.

quote — Zelenskyy100% confidence

The Kremlin said it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence.

factual — Kremlin100% confidence

Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks and preparing to bomb government buildings.

quote — Volodymyr Zelenskyy100% confidence

Russia claimed Ukraine had tried to hit Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

quote — Sergei Lavrov90% confidence

Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks and preparing to bomb government buildings.

quote — Volodymyr Zelenskyy90% confidence

The US offered “strong” security guarantees to Ukraine for 15 years.

quote — Zelenskyy80% confidence

Lavrov said Russian air defences shot down 91 incoming drones.

quote — Sergei Lavrov80% confidence

Trump claimed a deal to end the war was “closer than ever”.

quote — Donald Trump70% confidence
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