Zelensky denies Russian accusations of Ukrainian strike on Putin's residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Russian accusations on Monday that Ukraine attempted to attack Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region, describing the claims as "another round of lies."
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- Published Date: 07:01 | 29 December 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies".
He told reporters by WhatsApp that with such statements, Russia was trying to undermine progress reached in Ukraine-U.S. peace talks and that Moscow was preparing ground to strike Ukrainian governmental buildings in Kyiv.
Zelensky urged U.S. President Donald Trump to react accordingly to Russian threats.
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