Russia accuses Ukraine of launching a drone strike on President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northern Russia, just as US President Donald Trump nears a Ukraine peace deal with Zelenskyy. Kyiv denies involvement, calling it a Kremlin ploy to sabotage negotiations. PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns the “heinous act” as a grave threat to global peace.tribune+1
Attack Details and Timing
The incident occurred amid high-stakes diplomacy: Trump met Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, announcing 90% agreement on a 20-point plan including 15-year US security guarantees for Ukraine. Putin’s residence was reportedly targeted hours later, denting hopes for a breakthrough on territorial issues like Donbas and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.tribune+1
Russia claims the drones aimed to disrupt peace efforts, coinciding with Trump’s “productive” post-meeting call to Putin. Ukraine dismisses charges as “baseless,” insisting Moscow uses such claims to justify escalated strikes like recent Kyiv barrages.tribune+1
Diplomatic Fallout
Trump reacted swiftly, stressing “words must match actions” after the alleged attack, while praising ongoing talks as “very close.” Zelenskyy eyes January summits with European leaders (UK, France, Germany) before direct Russia negotiations, but insists sanctions and air defenses pressure Moscow.cbsnews+1
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz condemned the strike, aligning with global calls for restraint. Kremlin demands Ukrainian withdrawals from contested Donetsk areas; Ukraine holds firm on current frontlines.tribune
Broader Context
This escalates amid Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire progress in China, Myanmar’s sham elections, and tragedies like Mexico’s deadly train derailment (13 killed). Pakistan at UN slammed Israel’s Somaliland recognition as a “direct assault” on Somalia’s sovereignty, backed by 20+ Muslim nations.tribune+1
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FAQs:
Did Ukraine attack Putin’s home?
Russia claims yes via drones; Ukraine denies, says it’s propaganda to derail Trump-brokered peace.tribune
Impact on Trump-Zelenskyy deal?
Sticking points like Donbas remain; attack dents momentum but talks continue toward January summits.cbsnews+1
Pakistan’s response?
PM Shehbaz calls it a “heinous threat to peace.”tribune
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