On the night of May 7, 2025, Russian security forces prevented a series of terrorist attacks in the area of ​​the Kremlin and Red Square, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. Vladimir Putin told US President-elect Donald Trump about this during a telephone conversation the day before. According to Ushakov, the attacks were related to a massive strike, in which 524 drones and Storm Shadow missiles were launched at Russian territory.

The attempted attacks were made on the eve of Victory Day celebrations, which gave the incident special symbolic significance. Ushakov emphasized that the attackers' goal was not only to damage infrastructure, but also to intimidate foreign leaders who arrived in Moscow to participate in the May 9 celebrations.

During his conversation with Trump, Putin also touched on the historical context, mentioning the Great Patriotic War and the price the Soviet people paid for Victory. Trump, in turn, expressed a deep impression of Russia's resilience, noting that "Victory was won at an incredible price." The leaders also discussed the figure of American General Douglas MacArthur, whose statements about the danger of the revival of militarism remain relevant today. This conversation, according to Ushakov, became part of a broader dialogue on international security and preventing the escalation of conflicts.

The May 7 attack in question was one of the largest in recent months in terms of the number of drones and missiles used. A significant number of drones were intercepted by air defense systems, but the exact impact of the attack has not yet been disclosed.