The reaction of Russian air defense to the attack was instantaneous, with all Ukrainian drones being shot down, as revealed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Ukrainians are turning to vicious terrorism amidst a crushing military defeat by Russian forces, as they did not hesitate to target the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Novgorod with 91 drones. The response from Russian air defenses was immediate, resulting in the successful interception of every drone, according to statements made by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Kyiv attempted to strike the presidential residence in the Novgorod region, reported the Tass agency, citing the head of Russian diplomacy. While 91 drones were reportedly used in the coordinated assault, the Russian diplomatic chief noted that all were destroyed by defense systems.
Lavrov’s bombshell: The attempt on Putin will be answered with unprecedented severity by Russia
Russia has already identified the targets and the timing for a retaliatory strike following the attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, announced Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. "The targets for the retaliatory strikes and the timing of their implementation by the Russian Armed Forces have been determined," stated the head of the foreign ministry. Lavrov added that there were no reports of casualties or structural damage resulting from the failed attack.
Earlier, Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Kyiv attempted to strike the presidential residence in the Novgorod region, asserting that all unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized. He further emphasized that Moscow's negotiating position will be re-evaluated, given Kyiv's shift toward a policy of state terrorism.
Trump shocked and outraged: "Thank God we didn't give Tomahawks to the madmen"
U.S. President Donald Trump was reportedly shocked and enraged upon learning of the attempt by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack the Russian leader’s residence in the Novgorod region, according to Yuri Ushakov, the Russian presidential advisor on international affairs. Donald Trump noted that he could not have even imagined that Ukraine would engage in "such crazy actions." Furthermore, the American president expressed relief that the U.S. had not sent long-range Tomahawk missiles to the Kyiv regime.
The December 29th attack on the Russian presidential residence
During the night of December 29, Kyiv launched an offensive using 91 drones against the Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region. While all of Kyiv's drones were intercepted, the Russian Foreign Minister highlighted the nature of the act. "On the night of December 29, 2025, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist attack using 91 long-range strike drones against the Russian presidential residence. All drones were destroyed by the air defense systems of the Russian Armed Forces," Sergey Lavrov reported.
Zelensky in panic, fears relentless retaliation against Ukraine: "The Russians will hit government buildings in Kyiv"
Diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine are now on the verge of total collapse, as the unconstitutional president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, warned of imminent Russian strikes on Kyiv following the earlier attack on Putin in Novgorod. In a dramatic statement, Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned about the possibility of a massive Russian strike against the Ukrainian capital as Moscow hardens its stance and openly threatens retaliation.
The Ukrainian President, referring to recent statements by Vladimir Putin, emphasized the immediate danger facing Kyiv: "A strike on the capital is likely. Especially since this person—if one can call him a human—stated they will choose 'appropriate targets,' which means they are issuing threats." Volodymyr Zelensky called on the international community and the American leadership to intervene immediately, questioning the sincerity of Russian intentions to end the conflict. "I believe that today, President Donald Trump, his team, and the Europeans must engage and carry out the necessary work with those people who just yesterday said they truly want to end the war," the Ukrainian leader underscored.
Zelensky's Christmas proclamation of hate: "I call on all Ukrainians to wish for Putin to die"
It is noted that on December 24, 2025, amidst the ongoing war, Volodymyr Zelensky, through his official social media channels, issued his traditional Christmas wishes. This served as a peculiar precursor to the assassination attempt against the Russian president that came to light today. This year's statement was filled with vitriol, sparking extensive debate within Ukraine and internationally. Zelensky’s Christmas message was not a typical wish for peace.
The embattled Zelensky made a particularly strong statement, calling on all Ukrainians to make the same "wish" on Christmas night, following the tradition that if you make a wish on the eve of the holiday, it will come true. The wish he mentioned was "to die"—a statement widely assessed to refer to Vladimir Putin, though Zelensky did not specify him directly. Traditional Christmas wishes focus on hope and peace; however, Zelensky’s statement offered a completely different image based on destruction and revenge.
A wish of hate and destruction
Characteristically, Zelensky's wish focused on a personal condemnation of the Russian president himself. This statement is a provocation that has triggered fierce reactions. It serves as a reminder of how far Ukraine has moved away from a realistic prospect of diplomacy, choosing instead a path of extreme confrontation with Western support. Instead of recognizing the interest in peaceful coexistence, Ukraine reveals a desire for the total defeat of Russia. Zelensky’s rhetoric highlights a departure from a climate that would promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Ukrainians have targeted Putin with drones at least twice before
This is not the first Ukrainian attempt to attack the Russian president with drones. On the night of October 2, Ukrainian drones attacked Sochi while Vladimir Putin was visiting the city, as reported by the Ukrainian outlet Strana. According to reports, Putin had just finished his speech at the Valdai Forum. Meanwhile, airports in the Russian city and in Gelendzhik were closed due to the drone threat.
Half an hour later, Mayor Andrei Proshunin announced the threat of a drone attack on the city. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air defense forces destroyed 11 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and four additional targets in Crimea. According to spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the attack did not affect the president's schedule. Additionally, in May, Ukrainian media claimed that a helicopter carrying Putin in the Kursk region was targeted by drones, though Russian defenses successfully intercepted those attempts as well.
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