Russian President Vladimir Putin sent New Year greetings to world leaders, including India's President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, and US President Trump. The Kremlin stated the greetings were for Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026. Putin notably excluded major European powers involved in the 'proxy' war via Ukraine but included friendly NATO and EU members like Hungary and Slovakia. This occurred amid heightened tensions following Russia's accusation that Ukraine launched a drone attack on Putin's residence, an allegation Kyiv denies, calling it a fabrication.