Russia, Ukraine Exchange Barbs Over Alleged Drone Attack On Putin’s Home

RUSSIA – Russia and Ukraine exchanged sharp accusations over an alleged Ukrainian attack on the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region.

The Russian side labeling it a “terrorist” act to sabotage talks and Ukraine dismissing it as a “fabrication” to justify new aggression.

Russia will toughen its position in the Ukraine negotiations following the alleged attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday.

Peskov said the Ukrainian attack was aimed at disrupting the negotiation process on ending the Ukrainian conflict, from which Russia is not withdrawing.

Ukraine has categorically rejected all Russian claims.

President Volodymyr Zelensky labeled the incident on Tuesday as Russian “fake news,” crafted to derail peace talks and undermine Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts with the U.S. administration.