Ukraine Denies Putin Residence Attack, Russia Vows Retaliation Amid Peace Talks

• Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack on President Putin's residence in the Novgorod region on Dec 28-29, calling it a terrorist act involving 91 long-range drones.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the allegations as 'fabricated,' stating Moscow was preparing to attack Kyiv government buildings.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned of retaliation for the alleged attack and stated it would affect future peace talks with Kyiv.
• The alleged incident occurred shortly after Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump in Miami to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Lavrov also warned Europe that Russia has no intention to attack but would respond devastatingly if attacked, targeting any European troops deployed in Kyiv.

Why It Matters: Ukraine denies Russia's claim of Putin residence attack, escalating tensions amid peace talks.