Drone Drama Escalates as Peace Talks Hang in the Balance
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine hit a boiling point this week after Moscow accused Kyiv of launching a 91-drone attack targeting President Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the alleged strike “state terrorism,” vowing retaliation. But Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy fired back, calling the claims a “fabrication” to justify future Russian attacks. 💥
Peace Talks on Thin Ice
The accusations come amid fragile U.S.-brokered negotiations to end the two-year conflict. While Zelenskyy confirmed progress on a 50-year security deal with Washington, territorial disputes over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved. 🌍 Trump, who met Zelenskyy in Florida this week, called the drone reports “reckless” but hinted at a potential breakthrough: “We’re getting a lot closer to peace.”
Social Media War of Words
Ukrainian officials urged global leaders to reject Russia’s narrative, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha tweeting that the attack was “staged propaganda.” Meanwhile, Moscow doubled down, claiming U.S. President Trump was “shocked and outraged” during a call with Putin. 🤳💬
As both sides dig in, the world watches to see if diplomacy can survive the latest flare-up. 🔥
