Russia has pledged to harden its position in Ukraine peace talks following an alleged drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s Novgorod residence, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced Tuesday (Dec 30). The incident has thrown diplomatic efforts into turmoil, with Peskov calling it a deliberate attempt to derail negotiations. 🕵️♂️
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy swiftly denied involvement Monday (Dec 29), labeling the accusation a "lie" from Moscow. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv launched 91 drones overnight – all reportedly intercepted – though no casualties or damage were reported.
The geopolitical drama intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday (Dec 28), claiming both sides were "very close" to a deal. But Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov revealed Trump expressed "shock" at the alleged attack during a follow-up call, calling Ukraine’s actions "reckless." 💥
With Russia emphasizing continued dialogue "primarily with the U.S." and Zelenskyy doubling down on denials, the path to peace appears rockier than ever as 2025 draws to a close. 🌐⚔️
