Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan has firmly condemned the alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin residence, calling for de-escalation and respect for diplomatic talks as tensions flare in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The strong statement comes after Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to strike one of Putin’s state residences in northern Russia, an allegation Kyiv has rejected as fabricated.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asserted on Monday that Ukraine deployed long-range drones targeting President Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region, though all 91 drones were reportedly shot down by Russian air defenses with no casualties or confirmed damage. Lavrov warned the incident could prompt Moscow to revisit its negotiating position in peace talks between the two nations.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in its official statement, emphasized that attacks on state residences or civilian areas undermine international law and diplomatic solutions. The ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint and pursue peaceful negotiations, fearing further destabilization of regional security dynamics.
Ukraine has roundly rejected Russia’s accusations. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the claims “a complete fabrication”, asserting that Moscow may be using the narrative to justify future strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, and to derail ongoing peace efforts. Ukrainian officials stressed there is no independent evidence confirming any such attack occurred.
The incident has also drawn global attention to recent developments in space and strategic cooperation between Russia and other nations. In a related international move, Russia successfully launched three satellites for Iran, bolstering Tehran’s space infrastructure and signaling deepening strategic ties amid geopolitical pressures.
Pakistan’s condemnation reflects Islamabad’s consistent call for peaceful resolution of conflicts and its concern over actions that could escalate hostilities in Europe and beyond. As world powers watch closely, diplomats stress that allegations and counter-claims must be verified independently to avoid jeopardizing fragile negotiations.
