Russia erupted after an alleged Ukrainian attempt to strike President Putin’s Novgorod residence. Security Council deputy Dmitry Medvedev blasted Kyiv’s leadership, accusing it of seeking war and vowing consequences. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said 91 long-range drones were launched December 28–29 and all were destroyed by Russian air defenses. Moscow labeled the act state terrorism and warned retaliation would follow, shifting Russia’s negotiating stance in the days ahead for Europe. br br #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Medvedev #Lavrov #Novgorod #StateTerrorism #AirDefense #Drones #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #RussiaUkraineWar #Moscow #SecurityCouncil #Kremlin #MilitaryNews #GlobalAffairs #Defense #WarUpdates #InternationalNewsbr br ~ED.420~HT.408~GR.