Kremlin Says Ukraine Provocations Have Not Affected Putin-Trump Dialogue

JAKARTA - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Ukraine's provocations could not undermine the dialogue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, which was built on mutual trust between the two leaders.

This was conveyed by Peskov, commenting on Ukraine's attempt to attack the Russian President's state residence with a drone.

"The leaders maintain a trusting dialogue and continue to engage in talks. Such provocations, such acts of state terrorism, cannot undermine the level of mutual trust between these two presidents," he said, as reported by TASS (30/12).

Previously, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told reporters on Monday, December 28-29, Ukraine had launched a terrorist attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod Region, launching 91 drones.

However, all the drones were destroyed by air defense; there were no reports of casualties or damage, said Foreign Minister Lavrov.

Meanwhile, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said President Putin had expressed in a telephone conversation with US leader Donald Trump, the attack took place "actually, right after" the US-Ukrainian talks in Florida, warning that terrorist acts would not be left alone.

After the incident, President Putin said in a telephone call with US President Donald Trump, Russia would revise its stance in settlement talks.

In turn, President Trump later told reporters he was "angry" at the attack, adding such actions could not facilitate peace talks.

"I don't like it. It's not good," President Trump told reporters when asked if the attack could affect his efforts to broker peace, as reported by Al Arabiya from Reuters.

"I learned about it from President Putin today. I am very angry about it," he said.

"This is a sensitive period of time. This is not the right time. Being offensive is one thing, because they are offensive. Attacking his house is another thing. This is not the right time to do these things," said President Trump.

When asked if there was any evidence of such an attack, Trump said: "We'll find out.

Separately, President Zelensky said the allegations were lies, adding that Moscow was preparing an attack on government buildings in Kyiv.

President Zelensky also said Russia's claims were an attempt to undermine peace talks.