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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow/Kyiv, December 30 (Xinhua) — Kyiv launched an attack using 91 UAVs on Russian President Vladimir Putin's state residence in the Novgorod region on the night of December 29. All drones were destroyed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, dismissed the accusations as yet another Russian lie.
"On the night of December 28-29, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist attack using 91 long-range strike drones on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region. All drones were destroyed by the air defense systems of the Russian Armed Forces," he said.
The minister noted that there were no reports of casualties or damage from the UAV debris. He also emphasized that the attack was carried out "during intensive negotiations between Russia and the United States to resolve the Ukrainian conflict." "Such reckless actions will not go unanswered. The targets for retaliatory strikes and the timing of their implementation by the Russian Armed Forces have been determined," the minister assured. "At the same time, we do not intend to withdraw from the negotiation process with the United States."
According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Vladimir Putin very clearly stated to US President Donald Trump that Russia's position in the negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine would be revised in connection with the state terrorism carried out by Kiev in the form of the attack on the residence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the allegations of an attack on Monday, calling them "yet another lie from the Russian Federation." He said such statements are aimed at justifying Russia's attacks on Ukraine, including strikes on the capital, as well as Moscow's refusal to take the necessary steps to end the crisis. They are simply paving the way for strikes on the capital and, likely, government buildings, he said.
"This alleged story about a strike on the residence is fabricated," Zelenskyy said. He emphasized that Ukraine does not take steps that could undermine diplomatic efforts, but Russia always does.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha wrote on the social media site X that Russia's manipulations regarding the alleged attempted attack on Vladimir Putin's residence were fabricated with only one purpose: to create a pretext and false justification for further Russian attacks on Ukraine, as well as to undermine and hinder the peace process. Kyiv calls on the world to condemn Russia's provocative statements and remains committed to peace efforts, the Foreign Minister stated.
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