Russia Claims Ukraine Attempted Attack on Putin's Residence; Kiev Denies Allegation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukraine of attempting an attack on President Vladimir Putin's residence in northern Russia, stating that Moscow's negotiating position will be reviewed as a result. Ukraine has vehemently denied the allegation, calling it false. Russia alleged that Ukraine attacked the presidential residence in the Novgorod region overnight using 91 long-range drones, all of which were reportedly intercepted by Russian air defenses. Lavrov claimed no injuries or damage occurred. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the accusation as a fabrication, suggesting Moscow is preparing grounds to strike government buildings in Kiev. Lavrov warned that Russia has already selected targets for retaliatory strikes, calling the alleged attack 'state terrorism.' The incident reportedly occurred during peace negotiations, which Lavrov confirmed Russia would continue, albeit with a revised stance. The White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump held a 'positive call' with Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict on Monday, though details of the conversation were not disclosed.