Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday voiced serious concern over reports of an alleged attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cautioning that any action which escalates hostilities could undermine ongoing efforts to achieve peace through diplomacy.
Responding to the reports, Modi said he was deeply worried about developments that risk intensifying the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Emphasising the importance of dialogue, he reiterated that diplomatic engagement remains the only credible path toward ending the war.
In a statement shared on social media, the Prime Minister said he was &ldquo;deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation&rdquo; and urged all parties to remain focused on diplomatic efforts, warning against steps that could derail peace initiatives.
Modi&rsquo;s remarks followed claims by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Ukraine had attempted to strike President Putin&rsquo;s state residence in Russia&rsquo;s Novgorod region. Lavrov warned that the alleged incident could have implications for Moscow&rsquo;s approach to future negotiations.
The development also drew a sharp reaction from US President Donald Trump, who is currently attempting to broker a peace deal between the two countries. Trump said he was &ldquo;very angry&rdquo; after learning about the alleged attack during a phone conversation with President Putin. Speaking to reporters in Florida, he said that while military offensives were part of war, targeting a leader&rsquo;s residence crossed a line and was ill-timed.
China also weighed in, calling for restraint and urging all sides to avoid escalation and prevent the conflict from spilling over further.
According to Lavrov, Ukraine allegedly launched 91 long-range drones toward the residence over December 28 and 29. He described the action as reckless and claimed that all the drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defence systems. He further termed the alleged attempt as an act of &ldquo;state terrorism&rdquo; and warned that it would not go unanswered. It remains unclear whether President Putin was present at the residence at the time of the reported incident.
Ukraine, however, firmly rejected the allegations. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the claims as fabricated, accusing Russia of spreading misinformation and asserting that Moscow itself was unwilling to take meaningful steps toward ending the war.
The incident has added to growing international concern that fresh escalations could complicate already fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the prolonged conflict.

PM Narendra Modi expressed concerns over reports of attack on Vladimir Putin's residence

PM Modi calls diplomacy the only path to peace amid claims of attack on Putin home

Modi Urges Restraint After Putin Residence Attack

PM Modi calls diplomacy the only path to peace amid claims of attack on Putin home

December 30, 2025 | 23:04 IST