Moscow Accuses Kiev Of Failed Attack Putin Valdai Residence; Says Retaliation Coming; Oreshnik Ready (Alexander Mercouris)

The Ukrainian side are like out of control bandits. The assassination attempt shows they cannot be trusted. The only solution for the Russians is total victory, with the demilitarisation of whatever is left of Ukraine. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 1, 2026.]