The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning, with spokesperson Maria Zakharova stating that Russia's response to a failed drone attack by Ukraine on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence will not be diplomatic.

The Russian foreign minister says Ukraine attempted to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, warning that it will have implications for peace talks.

Russia says Ukraine should pull back troops from the Donbas (Donetsk and Luhansk regions) if it wants an end to the four-year-long war between the two countries. 

Leaked documents show a Western government–funded organization pursued a covert campaign targeting the European Union’s financial regulators.

Putin and Trump have dismissed a European proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the EU is the “main obstacle” to Ukraine peace.

Vladimir Putin says Russia will fulfill the objectives of its special military operation if Ukraine continues to block peace negotiations.