MOSCOW

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday condemned an alleged drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence, which the Kremlin has blamed on Ukraine, according to official statements.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev strongly condemned the attack during a phone call with Putin on the occasion of the upcoming New Year, according to separate statements issued by the Kremlin and Tashkent.

The two leaders also exchanged “warm congratulations” ahead of the New Year and expressed satisfaction with the progress in developing the Russian-Uzbek strategic partnership and alliance, the Kremlin said.

Separately, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also condemned the alleged drone attack during a phone call with Putin on Tuesday, according to Kazakhstan’s presidential press service, Akorda.

“Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the emerging progress in the negotiation process for a Ukrainian settlement and emphasized the importance of continuing political and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving lasting agreements,” said the official statement in Akorda, adding that such attacks do not contribute to advancing the peace process or reaching a political solution.

Putin and Tokayev also exchanged New Year greetings "wishing the peoples of the two countries well-being and prosperity."

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry also condemned the alleged attack, expressing concern over actions it said threaten international security and stability.

"In connection with reports of an attack on the residence of the President of Russia, the Turkmen side expresses concern and condemns such actions that threaten international security and stability, especially against the backdrop of efforts being made to resolve the conflict through negotiations," it said.

The ministry noted that "as a state with a status of permanent neutrality recognized by the UN, Turkmenistan always emphasizes the necessity of resolving any international issues solely through peaceful, political, and diplomatic means and methods."

In a separate statement, the Kremlin said Putin also held a phone talk with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who likewise condemned Ukraine’s alleged drone attack.

"An exchange of views also took place on issues of further strengthening Russian-Iranian cooperation in various fields, including energy and transport infrastructure. The situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program was also discussed," it said, adding that two leaders also exchanged New Year greetings.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that Kyiv carried out an attack using 91 unmanned aerial vehicles on Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region on the night of Dec. 29. Lavrov said all drones were destroyed and that there were no casualties or damage from falling debris.