Zelenskyy denies Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin residence

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked a presidential residence in the Novgorod region of Russia. Kremlin officials alleged the attack was carried out by Ukrainian drones, prompting warnings of retaliation from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Zelenskyy dismissed the accusation as a fabrication intended to justify further attacks on Ukraine and undermine diplomatic efforts. The White House confirmed that former President Trump spoke with Putin about the alleged drone strike after meeting with Zelenskyy in Florida. Trump expressed anger about the reported attack, emphasizing that it was not the right time for such actions.

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Trump learned about the reported drone strike during the phone call with Putin.

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Trump spoke with Putin for the second time in two days.

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Lavrov warned that Russia would retaliate.

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Russia alleges Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a presidential residence in the Novgorod region.

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Zelenskyy denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence.

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Trump said the thorniest unresolved issue remains land Russia wants in Donbas.

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Trump learned about the reported drone strike during a phone call with Putin.

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Lavrov warned that Russia would retaliate for the alleged drone attack.

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Russian officials claim Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a presidential residence.

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Zelenskyy denies Ukraine attacked Putin's residence, calling it a fabrication.

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Trump met with Zelenskyy to discuss potential pathways toward ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Trump learned about the reported drone strike during a phone call with Putin.

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Lavrov warned that Russia would retaliate for the alleged drone attack.

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Russia claims Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a Russian presidential residence in the Novgorod region.

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Zelenskyy denied Russian claims that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence.

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