[ANALYSIS] The Valdai Gambit: Did an Alleged Drone Strike on Putin’s Estate Just Derail the Mar-a-Lago Peace Initiative?
Valdai Residence (also known as Uzhin or Dolgiye Borody) As of late December 2025, the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, have reached a critical inflection point. Immediately following the high-stakes summit at Mar-a-Lago, a disruption occurred that threatens to unravel the diplomatic progress. This analysis examines the strategic background of the […]