Russia claims that 91 Ukrainian drones targeted Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod, but asserts they were intercepted. Sergey Lavrov issues a warning of potential retaliation and confirms that peace discussions with Donald Trump’s team will proceed.
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In a broadcast statement, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov indicated that the drone assault during the night on Sunday failed to inflict any damage as all drones were downed. He also stated that Russia maintains the right to respond at a suitable time.
Lavrov characterized the Ukrainian actions as efforts to undermine peace discussions led by Kyiv and its allies.
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He further noted that Moscow would alter its position regarding negotiations with Ukraine, while continuing peace talks with the team of US President Donald Trump. “Putin informed Trump about the assault on the presidential estate during a phone conversation on Monday. President Trump expressed shock,” said Yury Ushakov, aide to the Kremlin on foreign policy, as reported by Russian news outlets.
(Edited by : Srabastee Biswas)
