Russia Claims Ukraine Drone Attack on Putin's Residence; EU Calls it 'Distraction'

• Russia released a video claiming Ukraine launched a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region on December 28-29.
• Moscow described the incident as a "terrorist attack" and "personal attack" on Putin, warning it would harden Russia’s stance in peace negotiations.
• Ukraine firmly denied the accusation, calling it a "lie" and "fabrication" intended to manipulate the peace process and derail diplomatic momentum.
• EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas dismissed Russia's claims as "unfounded" and a "deliberate distraction" from genuine peace efforts.
• The video shows a damaged drone in snow; Russia claims a "mass" drone launch but states the residence was not damaged.

Why It Matters: Russia's drone attack claim on Putin's residence is dismissed by Ukraine and EU as a distraction.