Modi responded to alleged attack on Putin's residence
Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Getty Images)
India has expressed deep concerns about reports of an alleged attack on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's residence, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation," Modi notes.
He said that ongoing diplomatic efforts remain the most efficient way to cease hostilities and achieve peace.
Modi called all stakeholders to focus on diplomacy and avoid actions that could complicate it.
Background
Yesterday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Kyiv allegedly attacked Putin's state residence in Valdai, Novgorod region, on the night of December 29, using drones.
According to Lavrov, Russian troops destroyed 91 drones of the Ukrainian forces.
"The targets and timing of Russia's retaliatory strike after the attack on Putin’s state residence have been determined," he said.
At the same time, the Russian Defense Ministry reported 89 + 23 UAVs intercepted in all regions, 41 of them over the Novgorod region.
Thus, the fate of approximately 50 drones, if any, remains unknown.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied Russia's accusations of an attack on Putin's residence and warned that such statements could mean preparation for new strikes on Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump said that Putin informed him about the attack allegedly aimed at one of his residences. He noted that it was "not good."
RBC-Ukraine has compiled all known information on the alleged attack on Putin's residence, Ukraine's response, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's position, and disagreements among Russian authorities' statements.
