Ukraine: The Latest

'Another round of lies' warns Zelensky as Russia provides no evidence of drone attack on Putin

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Dec 30, 2025
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Unverified Palace Attack Claims Aim To Derail Talks

  • Russia claimed a drone strike on Putin's residence without providing evidence and used it to harden its negotiating stance.
  • Dominic Nicholls and guests view it as a likely Kremlin tactic to derail talks after Zelensky's meeting with Trump.
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Claim Undermines Reliance On Trump-Era Guarantees

  • Ruth Diamond and Dominic argue the claim shows how Putin can render US security guarantees meaningless by alleging attacks.
  • This underscores distrust in potential Trump-era guarantees and pushes NATO partners to rely on each other.
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Zaporizhia Advance Sparks Legal Review

  • Russian forces have advanced around Hulyapol in Zaporizhia and Kyiv denies some Russian capture claims.
  • General Sersky said a 102nd Brigade battalion command will face legal review over the loss and abandonment of equipment.
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