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News|Russia-Ukraine warOver 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the grim tally – but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.

On Mon, Dec 29, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of an attempt to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin at his residence in Lake Valdai, located 140km northeast of Moscow. Lavrov stated that the attack involved 91…

DBy Derek VaughnJan 02, 20262 min read

On Mon, Dec 29, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of an attempt to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin at his residence in Lake Valdai, located 140km northeast of Moscow. Lavrov stated that the attack involved 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), all of which were reportedly destroyed by Russian air defense systems. He did not confirm whether Putin was present at the residence during the incident.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha rejected these claims, asserting that Russia had not provided credible evidence to support the allegations. According to Ukraine, no such attack occurred. Subsequent Russian reports included photographs of alleged drone debris, though these could not be independently verified.

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Discrepancies were noted between Lavrov’s statement and an earlier announcement from the Russian Ministry of Defence, which reported only 41 drones being intercepted in the Novgorod region on the night of Dec 28-29. A later update indicated additional drones were downed over Bryansk and Smolensk, regions significantly distant from Valdai.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) observed that typical evidence of Ukrainian strikes, such as heat signatures or local official statements, was absent in this case.

He did not confirm whether Putin was present at the residence during the incident.
Derek Vaughn · Thehackingpost

The timing of these accusations coincides with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s discussions with US President Donald Trump, where the US committed to security roles in Ukraine post-peace agreement. This development led to optimism about potential conflict resolution in early 2026, as expressed by Polish Premier Donald Tusk.

Lavrov’s statement on reviewing Russia's negotiating position and subsequent orders by President Putin to advance military efforts in southern Ukraine have raised concerns about potential escalation and impact on peace negotiations.

Russia's reported territorial gains and military casualties were contested by external analysis, indicating discrepancies in claimed and actual control over Ukrainian regions. Russian forces have yet to achieve strategic objectives in key areas, including Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.

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Ukraine’s Air Force reported interceptions of a significant percentage of incoming drones and missiles launched by Russia during the last week of 2025.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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