Attack on Vladimir Putin's residence
The attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, which took place on the night of December 29, caused significant resonance in media and political circles. The former defense minister of the self-proclaimed 'DPR' Igor Girkin expressed the opinion that such an attack is beneficial for Russia, as it allows the Kremlin to abandon certain agreements that were reached between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.
Reaction of the international community
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the fact of the drone attack on the residence of the President of Russia. At the same time, Volodymyr Zelensky warned of possible strikes on Kyiv, noting that the Russian side, with its statement about the attack on the residence, is preparing the ground for further actions.
'Right now, with their statement that some residence of theirs was attacked, they are just preparing the ground for strikes, probably on the capital and on government buildings.' - Volodymyr Zelensky
Donald Trump also commented on the situation, stating that Vladimir Putin informed him about the attack of the Ukrainian drone. These events create a new context in the relations between Ukraine and Russia, and also highlight the tension in the region.
This attack, despite its scale, may have far-reaching consequences for the political situation in Ukraine and Russia. The reaction of the international community to these events, as well as possible subsequent actions from the Kremlin, may significantly influence the development of the conflict. While Ukraine is trying to maintain military initiative, it is important to monitor how these events will affect international relations and security in the region.