Today (Dec 30, 2025), Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia will toughen its stance in the Ukraine negotiations after an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on President Putin's official residence in the Novgorod Region. ⚡
According to Peskov, this alleged strike aims to derail ongoing peace talks. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the accusations yesterday, calling them 'another lie from the Russian Federation'. 🤔
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov added that Kyiv launched 91 long-range drones overnight, all of which were shot down with no reported damage or casualties. 📡
Despite the tensions, Russia says it will keep dialogue open—especially with the United States. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump met Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, hinting they're 'getting a lot closer' to a peace deal. 🤝
Later, President Putin spoke with Trump by phone to discuss progress in the U.S.-Ukraine negotiations. Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to close and productive cooperation to explore pathways toward peace. 🕊️
As both sides navigate this diplomatic rollercoaster, all eyes are on the next moves in the quest for a lasting ceasefire. Stay tuned! 📲
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Kremlin to toughen stance after alleged attack on Putin's residence
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