Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over reports of an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, urging a focus on diplomacy to end hostilities. Russia claimed 91 drones targeted the Novgorod region residence, with all intercepted and destroyed, no damage reported. Ukraine denied the allegations, calling them fabrications intended to undermine peace efforts. Russia stated the incident would prompt a review of its negotiating stance, though it would not withdraw from talks. Former US President Trump also reacted angrily to the alleged attack.