Putin Residence Attack Claim Triggers Russia-Ukraine Tensions, Zelenskyy Calls It A Lie

Tensions escalated after Russia claimed that 91 long-range Ukrainian drones attempted to strike President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, north of Moscow, amid ongoing peace talks with the United States. Moscow termed the incident a “terrorist act” aimed at derailing negotiations and warned of diplomatic and military consequences. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the claims as false, accusing Russia of spreading lies and preparing the ground for fresh attacks on Kyiv. US President Donald Trump confirmed that Putin personally informed him about the alleged attack, calling it “no good” and expressing anger over the timing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern, reiterating that this is not an era of war. Meanwhile, Russia released visuals of hypersonic missile deployment as the conflict intensifies.