Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 75% complete by Sarah ShamimDecember 30, 2025 at 02:45 PM

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In late December 2025, Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's Valdai residence in the Novgorod region with 91 drones. Russian officials stated that the drones were shot down by air defense systems, and no injuries occurred. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatened retaliation and accused Ukraine of attempting to derail peace negotiations. The alleged attack occurred shortly after talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a potential peace agreement to end the ongoing war. Zelenskyy has denied Ukraine was involved. Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev, have condemned the alleged attack, suggesting it jeopardizes the prospects for a peaceful resolution.

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