{"id":57487,"date":"2025-12-30T06:08:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/ukraine-dismisses-russian-attack-on-putins-residence-claim-as-fabrication-to-undermine-peace\/57487\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T06:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:08:18","slug":"ukraine-dismisses-russian-attack-on-putins-residence-claim-as-fabrication-to-undermine-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/ukraine-dismisses-russian-attack-on-putins-residence-claim-as-fabrication-to-undermine-peace\/57487\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine Dismisses Russian &#8216;Attack on Putin&#8217;s Residence&#8217; Claim as Fabrication to Undermine Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha categorically denied Russian claims of a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin\u2019s residence, stating Russia has offered &quot;zero evidence&quot; because &quot;no such attack happened.&quot;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kyiv asserts that Russia fabricated the allegations to create a pretext for further attacks against Ukraine and to derail ongoing peace negotiations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed these sentiments, warning that Moscow&#39;s claims are likely a prelude to strikes on Ukrainian government buildings, including the capital, Kyiv.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The incident has further strained diplomatic efforts, with Russia indicating it would review its negotiating position, while Ukraine urged the international community to condemn Russia&#39;s provocative statements.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has strongly refuted Russia&#39;s allegations of a Ukrainian drone attack on President Vladimir Putin&#39;s residence, asserting that Moscow has failed to provide any credible evidence for its claims. Sybiha stated that &quot;no such attack happened,&quot; dismissing the accusations as a complete fabrication by Russia.<\/p>\n<p>Kyiv views these allegations as a deliberate tactic by Russia to create a false justification for intensified attacks on Ukraine and to obstruct the constructive peace process. This strategy, according to Sybiha, is a &quot;signature tactic&quot; of Russia, which often accuses others of actions it plans to carry out itself.<\/p>\n<p>President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinforced the denial, labeling Russia&#39;s claims as &quot;another lie.&quot; He warned that Russia is likely &quot;preparing the ground&quot; for potential strikes, possibly targeting government buildings in Kyiv. Zelenskyy suggested the timing of the Russian claims was deliberate, aimed at undermining progress in recent peace talks with international partners.<\/p>\n<p>The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, initially claimed that Ukraine attempted to attack Putin&#39;s residence in the Novgorod region with 91 long-range drones, which he stated were all destroyed without causing injury or damage. Lavrov described the alleged incident as &quot;state terrorism&quot; and indicated that Russia would revise its negotiating position, although it would not withdraw from talks. He did not, however, offer any evidence to support these assertions.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged attack was reportedly discussed between President Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump expressed concern over the report, stating, &quot;I don&#39;t like it. It&#39;s not good,&quot; and noted that Putin informed him of the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine adheres to international law, striking only legitimate military targets within Russian territory in response to ongoing Russian aggression. He urged the global community to &quot;condemn provocative Russian statements aimed at derailing the constructive peace process,&quot; stressing Ukraine&#39;s commitment to peace efforts led by the United States. The diplomatic exchanges have cast a new shadow over prospects for peace in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha categorically denied Russian claims of a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin\u2019s residence, 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