Key Facts
• On December 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin held consecutive phone talks with leaders of Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
• Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemned the alleged attack on the Russian presidential residence.
• On December 29, the Russian government announced a drone attack on the presidential residence in Novgorod by Ukraine.
• Russia has not presented evidence such as drone wreckage to support the claim.
• Ukraine denies the attack; Foreign Minister Kuleba urged all countries to refrain from reacting to unconfirmed Russian claims.
• Kuleba expressed concern that such claims harm peace negotiation progress.
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the alleged drone attack on his presidential residence with leaders from Iran, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan on December 30. Iran’s President Pezeshkian publicly condemned the attack, which Russia claims was carried out by Ukraine on December 29 in Novgorod. However, Russia has not provided physical evidence such as drone debris. Ukraine firmly denies involvement, with Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba calling on all nations to avoid responding to Russia’s unverified accusations, warning that such reactions could undermine ongoing peace talks. This diplomatic exchange highlights the continuing tensions and conflicting narratives amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
