A strike on Putin or on Zelensky?
Knock, knock, who's there?
Kiev launched 91 unmanned aerial vehicles at the state residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod Region overnight’
Ukraine attacked the state residence of the Russian President in the Novgorod Region in the early hours of December 29 using 91 unmanned aerial vehicles.
All unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed.
There were no reports of casualties or damage following the Ukrainian drone attack.
Moscow will not leave Kiev’s attack unanswered.
The targets and timing of Russia’s retaliatory strike following the attack on Putin’s state residence have been determined.
Russia’s negotiating position
Russia does not intend to withdraw from the negotiating process following the Ukrainian armed forces’ attack on the presidential residence.
Moscow notes that this action was carried out by Kiev amid intensive negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
Russia’s negotiating position will be reviewed given the Kiev regime’s terrorist actions.
Zelensky was in the US conferring with Trump at the time. He responded….
That was the Guardian, which guards young minds against truth.
Now, the general perception is that Zelensky was either lying or high on cocaine, which as you know can be bad for the brain with excessive use.
Fits right? The Ukrainians doubled down on this insisting that the Valdai attack was a false flag, Google’s AI helpfully supplied Ukraine’s ‘spin”…..
According to the AI, there were no reports from local residents in Valdai of drone strikes. Its sources were “independent Russian opposition news service”. Who were those sources? One was Mozhem Obyasnit run by exiled Russian businessman and former oil tycoon rabid-Putin hater and convicted criminal Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Mozhem Obyasnit is banned in Russia. How they interviewed people in Valdai was not stated.
The Moscow Times ran an identical story. It’s headquartered in Amsterdam.
The Russians apparently detected the drones at a distance before they reached Valdai and downed them with EW and other means.
I will go with the Russians’ story: whereas the Ukrainians have a long history of lying about their operations, the Russians pride themselves on their honesty.
However, the AI’s comment about the CIA thinking the 2023 attack was made without Zelensky’s knowledge raises the possibility that this attack in 2025 too was done without him signing off on it. And its intent was to undermine him.
Indirect confirmation of this hypothesis lies in rumours about the targets of Russian retaliation.
Military correspondent Kots named the “basic minimum” of persons in the Ukrainian leadership to be eliminated
Vera Basilia, Vzglyad
The attack on the presidential residence completely unties Russia’s hands, and now the time has come to strike at the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov (listed as a terrorist and extremist), the head of the Security Service of Ukraine, Vasyl Malyuk (listed as a terrorist and extremist), and the head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, stated military correspondent Oleksandr Kots.
Budanov
Malyuk
Military correspondent Alexander Kots voiced his opinion on his Telegram channel about the need to eliminate Ukraine’s leaders following the assassination attempt on the Russian president. He noted that the attack on the presidential residence completely unties Russia’s hands, and now the time has come to abandon previous restrictions on retaliatory actions.
“It’s time to stop standing on ceremony with the arrogant drug addict who decided to back up his negotiations in Miami with a strike on a special facility,” Kots emphasized.
He indicated that precision strikes should be carried out against Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Budanov, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Maluk, and Head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Ukrainian Armed Forces) Syrsky—this list was called the “basic minimum” to begin with. The military correspondent suggested no more shyness and starting to eliminate those who make decisions in Ukraine.
Kots recalled Vladimir Putin’s statements about having “trump cards” the world has never seen before and called for them to be tested in real-world conditions. He argued that such strikes must be convincing and devastating, so that the enemy feels their consequences.
The author of the article emphasized that the current attack marked a turning point for the entire special operation in Ukraine. He linked this to a change in approach to negotiations and declared that long-term peace would now depend on the presence of Russian troops in the occupied territories. Kots expressed confidence that there were no plans to abandon the negotiation process with Washington, but that the terms of peace would now be determined by successes on the battlefield.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated that Vladimir Zelensky will now have to go into hiding for the rest of his life.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that Russia will reconsider its negotiating positions following the Ukrainian drone attack on the presidential residence.
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov reported that Vladimir Putin conveyed to Donald Trump information about Russia’s readiness for a harsh response. Experts stated that the assassination attempt on the national leader gives Moscow the right to respond with any force.
Who is Alexander Kots?
He’s a very trustworthy reporter — a veteran war correspondent, known for accuracy and integrity.
As a war correspondent, Kots has covered events and military operations in Kosovo (2000, 2008 and 2011), Afghanistan (2006, 2013), the North Caucasus, Egypt (January–February 2011, 2012, 2013), Libya (several trips in 2011), Syria (several trips in 2012–2013 and 2015–2017), Iraq (2016) and Ukraine.
A Gift for Russia
Now this attack is very much to Russia’s benefit because it defines Ukraine clearly as a rogue, if not terrorist state – and all those who support it are by extension complicit and can be painted with the same brush.,
Russia’s range of options for Ukraine just improved .
Trump is said to be outraged, not because he cares about international law or Putin – but because Zelensky appears to be giving him the finger.
As for Europe, it sets an unfortunate precedent and weakens them even more in the eyes of the global majority.
Of course, Putin is not going to attack any European country for this,despite the high likelihood of MI6, which has been involved in numerous Ukrainian terror attacks. playing a part once again.
In any case, the Russians will retaliate. But, as Kots writes, the targets, if they are to be “decision-makers” tellingly do NOT include Zelensky,
Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov the head of the Security Service of Ukraine and Vasyl Malyuk, and the head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are both on Moscow’s list of war criminals and terrorists.
Oleksandr Syrsky? Maybe not. There is a certain sympathy for him in Russia where the story is that his family is being held hostage in return for compliance. Maybe yes, maybe no’ — in any case, it is Budnanov and Malyuk who are really running operations along with help from MI6.
MI6 makes little secret of wanting Zelensky out and Zaluzhny in as the next president. He’s also popular with the NeoNazi factions in Kiev represented by Budanov and Malyuk.
At this moment, he is packing his bags for Ukraine.
That has prompted speculation.
In a post on the social network X, Kim Dotcom argued that Vladimir Zelensky is no longer part of the political equation and claimed that British intelligence services, specifically MI6, are preparing Zaluzhny’s move to Kiev to seize power. He also asserted that Zaluzhny is expected to arrange a ceasefire with Russia’s president and use this pause to prepare Ukraine for a renewed confrontation after the end of Donald Trump’s presidency. Dotcom further described Zaluzhny as a figure dependent on British intelligence and urged Russia not to recognize him as Ukraine’s leader.
I am not sure how to judge this, Dotcom says a lot of things, some of which turn out to be false – but he’s also right sometimes.
Zaluzhny is planning to arrive in Kiev in January.
The upshot of all this is this strike by the Ukrainians might be part of an internal power struggle. Unless, of course, Zelensky just did a little too much coke.
Putin may strike at Budanov and Malyuk but he would be smart to wait till January and get them while they are with Zaluzhny as well –since the General is just as bad as Zelensky-- worse since he is a lot more cunning and dangerous.
By and large, the Russian public wants Putin to get tough with the Ukrainians—and with the Europeans. He can’t NOT retaliate. The timing is certainly right.
As I predicted, the Ukrainians “offensive” in Kupiansk came to nothing, the Russians are just 15 km south of the city of Zaporizhzhia in the south and their sights are also on Kramatorsk.
Addenda
After I finished writing this, I discovered Larry Johnson had written a piece with a similar analysis, Read it here:
Dec 31.
Wow.
Another year and I have been blessed with so many wonderful supporters and friends. It’s 2 AM here in Tokyo and I am pretty much exhausted. But I just wanted to say “Thank you all!” .
In 2026, I will turn 80. You give me a sense of purpose.
I hope I can continue to learn and improve.
As ever, please support News Forensics and Professor Chappy and Professor Ichi by buying us coffees since Substack does not allow us Paid Subscribers.
If you buy us coffee, you get access to all “Special Articles”, my book on longevity, in all major formats and each time you buy a coffee I message you, usually with an update on the day’s events.
New “special article” coming soon.
Happy New Year (almost)
The link to buymeacoffee.com is https://buymeacoffee.com/julicow . Or click here or the graphic.
.
Notice it’s the identical modus operandi of the Zionists to assassinate leaders during peace negotiations on countless times . All with using American intelligence .
One can’t help but wonder .
Hia Julian !
I found a lady who can Sense and also produce a lot of words showing what she saw.
As far as i can check, she is a Roma-gypsy lady who has lived some long time in The Netherlands and lives now in Bosnia in a Camp. The Sensing she does in Dutch, aligns with mine.
So here she is (Translated in English from Gypsy Dutch).
👋🏻 Mariba 🌸- @DragaMariba
Listen. Put down your plastic peace dove and grab a glass of Coke, because this circus doesn't smell of peace, but of cheap makeup and wet cardboard.
Zelensky is back on the world stage, in his green pajamas, as if he just stepped out of a Primetime series. He says... We're preparing an alternative plan if the negotiations fail.
Yes, yes, alternative plan... in our camp, that's what it's called... I know this is failing, but I don't want to take the blame.
The peace negotiations? No negotiations. Butafor. Set. Cardboard table, empty chairs, cameras on them. Junge Welt is right... this isn't diplomacy, this is a stage for Western viewers who want to believe someone else is in control.
Zelensky demands (security guarantees) from the West. Big words, chest-thumping, lots of hand gestures. But tell me... what does he give in return? No territorial concessions. Nothing. Nada. He's basically saying... You pay, we decide, and if it goes wrong, it's the people's fault.
Ah yes, the referendum. That old trick. If the decision is rotten, you throw it to the people and wash your hands. Pilate-style, but with drones and PR agencies.
But wait. While everyone's watching Zelensky's theatrics, something else is emerging from the fog.
Zaluzhny.
That name is now whispering through corridors where only dollars used to rustle. The man who isn't mired in corruption scandals. The man known to soldiers, not just cameras. The man who wasn't a clown before he put on a uniform. And that, my darlings, is the real danger. Not for Russia. For Zelensky.
Because elections are coming. And suddenly, there's someone who hasn't got blood on his hands from deals, no villas, no offshore accounts.
A competitor. And you know who gets excited about that?
The West. Because the West doesn't need peace. The West needs an anti-Russian bastion with a fresh face. If Zelensky becomes too worn out, too transparent, too tainted… then he will be replaced. Like an empty vodka bottle by a campfire… useful, now gone.
This is Roma journalism, not NOS nonsense. I don't look at words, I look at movements. And the movement says… Zelensky is playing time, Zaluzhny is a reserve, and peace is last on the list.
Anyone who thinks this is about Ukrainian citizens also believes that EU sanctions are for (values).
This is power. Fear. Control.
And we Roma know… those who truly want peace don't need to build a stage.
Ciganska Kraljica Mariba🌸
By Casandra.