The Daily Populous

Tuesday December 30th, 2025 evening edition

image for Peskov refused to provide evidence of a UAV attack on Putin's residence, urging to "take the Kremlin's word for it"

Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, refused to provide evidence of a drone attack on the Russian leader's residence.

This is reported by UNN with reference to Russian "media".

When asked whether the Russian authorities were going to provide material evidence of an attempted attack on Putin's residence, Peskov stated that this was an "insane statement."

He called for "taking the Kremlin at its word" and stated that Russia's position on ending the war in Ukraine would become "tougher.".

He called the attack a "terrorist act" that "aimed at disrupting the negotiation process, against Putin and against Trump.".

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, in a conversation with US President Donald Trump, informed the American leader about a drone attack on his residence in the Novgorod region.

According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump "was shocked" by the news. »

Man ruptures stomach drinking celebrity chef’s liquid nitrogen cocktail

Authored by dexerto.com

A man was left fighting for his life after his stomach was ruptured by a liquid nitrogen cocktail served by a celebrity chef during a corporate Christmas party in Moscow.

According to Russian outlet BAZA, the chef used liquid nitrogen to rapidly cool the drinks while creating a dramatic fog-like effect.

Doctors later determined that the liquid nitrogen rapidly expanded inside his body, causing his stomach to rupture. »

"There were neither explosions nor buzzing": Valdai residents on alleged drone attack on Putin's residence

Authored by pravda.com.ua
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The Moscow Times notes that the Russian leader's residence, known as Dolgye Borody, is located northeast of Valdai, separated from the town by Lake Valdai.

Lavrov claimed that overnight, Ukraine attacked Putin's residence in Russia's Novgorod Oblast (probably Valdai) using 91 attack UAVs.

US President Donald Trump said he was unaware of any alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence but would look into the circumstances. »

Russian “Ghost Ship” Sank While Smuggling Nuclear Reactor Parts Likely Bound for North Korea

Authored by united24media.com
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Spanish investigators have confirmed that the Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major, which sank off the coast of Cartagena in December 2024, was carrying undeclared nuclear reactor components likely bound for North Korea.

Route of the Russian ship Ursa Major prior to its sinking.

Spanish officials believe the reactor parts were part of a covert nuclear cooperation deal between Moscow and Pyongyang, following recent military agreements. »