Lavrov's statement about the drone attack
On December 29, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a statement about an alleged attack of 91 drones on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov claimed that all the drones attempting to attack the residence had been destroyed. In his statement, he accused Ukraine of organizing this attack but did not provide any evidence to support his words.
Response from international leaders
The statement by Lavrov was responded to by U.S. President Donald Trump, who noted that Putin had informed him about this alleged attack by Ukrainian drones. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied the accusations from Russia, characterizing them as lies. Zelensky emphasized that the Kremlin's goal is to undermine progress in peace negotiations, which indicates an escalation of the situation between Ukraine and Russia.
These events highlight the tension in relations between the countries and call into question the further development of peace processes in the region.
Statements from the Russian side about the drone attack and the response from international leaders indicate a continuation of the escalation of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In the absence of evidence and denials from Ukraine, the situation may complicate diplomatic efforts and provoke new waves of disinformation, which can affect international relations and stability in the region.