A Russian service member stands next to the remains of a drone, which, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, was downed during the repelling of an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod Region, in an unknown location in Russia, in this still image from a video released on December 31, 2025. Reuters File
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Firstpost02-01-2026, 00:56

Russia Presents 'Evidence' of Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin's Residence to US

  • Russia handed a US military attaché a drone part, claiming it's evidence of Ukraine targeting a presidential residence.
  • Moscow accused Kyiv of attempting to strike President Vladimir Putin's residence in the northern Novgorod region with 91 drones.
  • Admiral Igor Kostyukov stated decryption of the drone's navigation controller confirmed Putin's residence as the target.
  • Russia warned the incident would prompt a review of its negotiating stance with the US on the Ukraine war.
  • Ukraine and Western officials dispute Russia's account, with Kyiv calling it disinformation to divide US and Ukraine.

Why It Matters: Russia claims Ukraine targeted Putin's residence, presenting 'evidence' to the US, while Ukraine denies the accusation.

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