#Drone warfare

A false claim by Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov about an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on one of Vladimir Putin’s residences has drawn renewed attention to where the Russian leader actually lives, and to a network of official and unofficial palaces—revealed through investigations, satellite imagery, and leaked records—designed for secrecy, luxury, and protection from modern threats such as drones.

The Russian leader accused Ukraine of attempting a drone strike on his residence and suggested Moscow could reconsider its position in peace talks, claims Kyiv has firmly denied as fabricated. The allegations prompted a cautious response from Donald Trump, who acknowledged uncertainty over the facts, and drew sharp criticism from a US lawmaker who publicly labeled the Russian leader “a well-known boldface liar.”